Ethnic Banks and Community Development in New York City’s Immigrant Neighborhoods

Dr. Tarry Hum’s research examines the increasing presence of ethnic banks in New York City’s immigrant neighborhoods. In particular, Dr. Hum focus on the growing number of Chinese-owned ethnic banks in working-class Sunset Park, Brooklyn, their lending practices and community investment activities. Based on an analysis of 1998-2005 HMDA data, interviews with bank CEOs and … Read more