Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation

Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation

From: Sandra R. Blackman [mailto:blackman@mhic.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 4:32 PM
To: Comments
Subject: Community Reinvestment - RIN 3064-AC50

We are extremely concerned about the FDIC's proposed rule that would quadruple the asset size of banks for CRA purposes. We strongly oppose the rule that would have a negative effect on the resources needed to preserve and build affordable housing.

Sandra R. Blackman
Senior Asset Management Officer
Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation
70 Federal Street
Boston, MA