Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

A secure, open-loop, cost-saving, customer-accessible, multiplatform P2P payments network might sound too good to be true, but community bank consortium Alloy Labs Alliance hopes to achieve just that with the CHUCK payment rail. Launched: 2021. The beauty is that this network has been created by community banks for community banks.”.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The CFPB has published its Fall 2021 rulemaking agenda as part of the Fall 2021 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Those items remained inactive throughout former Director Kraninger’s tenure and continue to be listed as inactive for purposes of the Fall 2021 agenda.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2022

After moving alone in 2020 to reform its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has joined the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Board in issuing a joint notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth proposed amendments to their regulations implementing the CRA.

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American Banker

JUNE 8, 2023

The FDIC gave Cadence Bank in Mississippi the highest possible rating on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act evaluation. Cadence was the product of a 2021 merger completed just months after the acquired bank settled a federal lending discrimination case.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions earned $70.4 billion in the second quarter of 2021, a 281% increase from a year ago, the FDIC reported today in its Quarterly Banking Profile. The post FDIC: Bank Profits Increase 281% in Second Quarter appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Banks are instructed to reference relevant guidance from the agencies that is listed in a footnote.

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ABA Community Banking

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions earned $69.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021, a 35.9% increase from a year before, the FDIC reported today in its Quarterly Banking Profile. The post FDIC: Bank Profits Up in Third Quarter as Capital, Liquidity Levels Remain Strong appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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ABA Community Banking

MAY 26, 2021

FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions earned $76.8 billion in the first quarter of 2021, a 315.3% increase from a year ago, the FDIC reported today in its Quarterly Banking Profile. The post FDIC: Bank Profits Strong in First Quarter Amid Economic Recovery appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 17, 2021

On May 19, 2021, the House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing , “Oversight of Prudential Regulators: Ensuring the Safety, Soundness, Diversity, and Accountability of Depository Institutions.” The scheduled witnesses are: Todd Harper, Chairman, National Credit Union Administration.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Mendenhall.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2021

2/ @Schornack The primary asset of the organization was Flagship Bank Minnesota, a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender with two locations in the Twin Cities Metro Area. In June 2021, we were up to six locations, $327.6 In 2021, we are up to over $70 million, mostly investment properties. I suggest following Andy on Twitter.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Although the 2022 Top 5 are holding their own and two of them remain in today's Top 5, the 2021 edition included one bank that failed (SVB Financial Group) and one that is voluntarily liquidating (Silvergate). Communities First Financial Corporation (Now FFB Bancorp) (OTCQX: FFBB) #2. What a difference a year makes! The Bancorp, Inc.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Built on a solid foundation.

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PopularBank

AUGUST 31, 2022

As a bank built on strong ties to the clients and the communities we serve, offering a competitive and a financially inclusive suite of products is a strategic priority,” said Manuel Chinea, Chief Operating Officer at Popular Bank. Committed to empowering our customers’ financial journeys. “As

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. SBA loan origination can be especially lucrative for community financial institutions now.

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Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. SBA lending is especially lucrative for community financial institutions now. Offering SBA lending at the institution is a good way to “get in the door” with good credits.

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Lending FDIC Capital Risk Management 195

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. One of the biggest benefits of a cyber policy, especially for a smaller community bank, is access to experts,” says Gentile. That has been the exact opposite of my experience.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Before we begin and for comparison purposes, here are last year's top five , as measured in December 2021: #1. In 2021, the bank expensed over $530 thousand to the ESOP to benefit employees. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) #2. MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. Nasdaq: MCBS) #3. Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Nasdaq: TBK) #4. Nasdaq: LOB) #5.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

The FDIC's quarterly Supervisory Insights for Summer 2011 had a list! But in January 2021, the new OCC announced it would pause the "Fair Access" rule that was intended to prevent another Operation Choke Point. What were disfavored industries? Because we are going after "climate related businesses."

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

As recently as May 2021, regulators identified interest rate risk as among the key risks in the economy, financial markets, and the banking industry that could affect insured institutions. FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The agencies consist of the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, NCUA, HUD, DOJ, and FHFA. In a blog post about the Interagency Statement , the CFPB noted that “[c]reating programs that work to serve disadvantaged individuals and small businesses can provide an important means of addressing unmet needs while strengthening communities.”

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Although community banks did not lend to sub-prime borrowers in any meaningful way, did we participate? In many respects, community banks were caught in the cross-fire through the purchase of those mbs instruments – and subsequent trial through public sentiment. The Fed Funds rate was zero in December 2021. Good times.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

In what could be an important step towards needed regulatory updating to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA issued a request for information (RFI) regarding financial institutions’ use of AI, including machine learning (ML). Uses of AI.

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FICO

JANUARY 13, 2020

The road to modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act will include some speed bumps. In December, the FDIC and OCC issued a proposed rule to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). In addition, the Federal Reserve did not join the FDIC and OCC on the proposal. I say Congress gets a deal done in 2020.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 22, 2021

The agencies are the Comptroller of the Currency, Farm Credit Administration, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and National Credit Union Administration (Agencies). Comments on the new proposed Q&As are due by May 17, 2021. Recently, federal agencies proposed revisions to the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

More construction loan monitoring ultimately decreases loan default, according to a new FDIC Center for Financial Research working paper. The paper, “ Bank Monitoring with On-Site Inspections," will be presented later this month at the Community Banking in the 21st Century Research and Policy Conference. Study features.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

However, community financial institutions can incorporate the new scenarios for their own stress tests to help determine how their capital levels will fare in severe economic situations. The 2022 stress test scenarios provide a blueprint for community banks and credit unions to get started on their own stress tests.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. Lawmakers and the regulatory community have taken notice of the increase in bank service charges and fee income and have responded, specifically regarding overdraft fees. Community banks target growth.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 22, 2022

After announcing in 2021 their intent to work collaboratively to update the CRA regulations to achieve a more consistent framework, revisions to the CRA’s implementing regulations were recently proposed by the three U.S. 1) Assessment Areas and Areas for Eligible Community Development Activity. Performance Tests and Standards.

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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2023

Historic collapse SVB is different from other financial institutions The FDIC closure and assumption of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the largest bank failure since 2008 – is a stark reminder that when a crisis occurs, it can spread as fast as a wildfire in dry fields with a strong wind. Well, we know now that is simply not the case.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

billion was lost to fraud through social media between January 2021 and June 2023. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. While interacting with friends and family online can be a fun pastime, social platforms are a feeding ground for fraudsters.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chairman Brown noted that a 2021 FDIC household survey found about 11% of Black and 9% of Hispanic households were unbanked or underbanked, and consumer complaints suggested that minority customers are often viewed as suspicious and treated poorly in financial institutions.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

A California federal district court has denied the OCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed in June 2020 by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and California Reinvestment Coalition that asks the court to declare the OCC’s CRA final rule (Rule) unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and set it aside.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

2) To enable communities, governmental entities, and creditors to identify business and community development needs and opportunities of women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses. In fact, it took a lawsuit initiated by a California community group in 2019 to get things moving. California Reinvestment Coalition v.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

With Democrats now firmly in control of the FDIC, Acting Chairman Martin Gruenberg released a list of the FDIC’s priorities for 2022. CRA reform will be the FDIC’s top priority. (In

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FDIC Community System Meeting 78

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The fate of the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) final rule , issued on May 20, 2020, hangs in the balance following the inauguration of President Biden on January 20 and the resignation of former Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, who was a major proponent of the rule, on January 14. Comments are due on February 2, 2021.

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