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The Current State of Ag Lending: Challenges for Borrowers, Lenders, and How to Overcome Them

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The FDIC issued an advisory to FIs encouraging safe and sound lending practices in today's ag lending environment. FDIC) issued an advisory to financial institutions encouraging exceptionally safe and sound lending practices in agricultural lending.

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FDIC Chair’s recent interview gives insight into FDIC’s agenda

CFPB Monitor

McWilliams stated that the FDIC’s top priorities included: (1) reducing regulatory burden on community banks; (2) increasing the speed with which the FDIC reviews charter and deposit insurance applications; and (3) assisting banks to introduce new financial products that serve underserved communities.

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CFPB and federal banking agencies issue joint statement encouraging small-dollar loans in response to COVID-19 outbreak

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and NCUA have issued a joint statement “to specifically encourage” banks, savings associations, and credit unions “to offer responsible small-dollar loans to both consumers and small businesses” in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. For example, what rates will the agencies view as “responsible”?

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In Banking, The Line Between SMB And Consumer Can Blur

PYMNTS

In Australia, this blurred line between small business and consumer financial services became the focus of a recent SmartCompany report highlighting the challenge that small business owners face when seeking working capital. There is a “blurring in the line between lending to small business and personal credit,” she added.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2023 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Although one might argue that First Citizens BancShares of Raleigh is a SIFI as it climbed to the 19th largest in the country with its Silicon Valley Bridge Bank acquisition from the FDIC, and that the FDIC designated SVB as systemically important. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends.

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Wells Fargo Says Lift Asset Cap To Helps SMBs

PYMNTS

But to do that, the bank may have to have its asset cap, placed there by law after a fake accounts scandal in 2018, lifted so it can do more to help, according to the Financial Times. But under the restrictions, the bank will only be doing 3 percent of the total aid for the country’s SMB owners.

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Why The Final Payday Lending Rules Are Far From The Last Word

PYMNTS

Last week, after five years of debates, discussions, arguments and waiting, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rules for payday lending dropped. The CFPB final payday lending rule is an important step, Horowitz said, but there are many more steps to come. Banks need clear guidelines from a host of players.

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