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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FDIC Regulation Community Lending 78

Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Tune in all week for live-streaming , beginning at 7:30 p.m. Every business starts small.

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National San Jose Los Angeles United States 150

South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn much from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry. 3) Community Focused. 4) Employee Focused.

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Community Community Bank Leadership Lending 195

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Lending Focus – Interest Rate Sensitivity and Credit Accuracy. If you look back over any recession, it is the two years prior when banks make 80% of their lending mistakes. Many banks, for example, are still hyper-competitive in multifamily lending. Sectors like office, retail, and hospitality, are even worse.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Capital Lending Training 195

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

The crisis is hardly over, but post-pandemic reality is setting in for Main Street retail. Most small businesses don’t have a lending relationship with a bank. She believes lockdown orders created a loophole that allowed large chains that offer essential retail to continue selling non-essential goods like toys and electronics.

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Maine Groups San Francisco Lending 142

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks. FinTechs want to offer compliant banking services, while community banks want new ways to grow deposits. Online lending startup Social Finance (SoFi) is in talks to go public through a sale to blank-check acquisition company. million in consumer losses.

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Trends Fraud Millennials Community Bank 175

CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations. Although the OCC’s proposed revisions were issued jointly with the FDIC, the FDIC did not join in the final rule.

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FDIC Lending Retail Compliance 78

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Georgia bank propels major growth through niche SBA lending. When Richard Bradshaw became president of specialized lending three years ago at United Community Bank in Blairsville, Ga., the bank’s three-person Small Business Administration department was lending about $10 million a year. By Howard Schneider.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Georgia 70

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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Texas San Antonio Community Bank Community 182

Independent Banker

APRIL 28, 2016

Ruby Valley National Bank is not much different from other community banks, except our risk threshold is probably higher than most. Serving a marketplace with a population of 7,800, where cows outnumber people by five to one, our community bank has developed strong agricultural lending expertise. Retail locations: Two.

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Community Bank Community National Lending 70

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2017

When the impact stretches across oceans, nations and demographics, though, and those affected number in the hundreds of millions, a sea change is a-swelling. How do they make decisions about retail transactions, lending activities or money transfers in milliseconds? Equifax brings a few key questions to mind.

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Industry Security eBook Data 144

PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2016

But Facebook got the jump on the news cycle this week with the big news that it was opening up Facebook Canvas for retailers and other marketers on the site, as opposed to just advertis e rs. So, providing retailers with a new storefront in an ecosystem of 1.5 Online lending . billion people a month who visit it.

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Lending Online South Dakota North Dakota 101

PopularBank

OCTOBER 13, 2020

According to a recent study , the state experiences one of the worst racial wealth gaps in the nation. The Newark 40 Acres and a Mule Fund will bring pride and prosperity to our city as a whole and to our Black and Latinx business community in particular.”. NWK FAM Fund Seeks to Narrow the Wealth Gap in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Community NJ New York 52

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. of Community Development Fund Advisors. ET, Ballard Spahr will hold a webinar, “The OCC Issues Final CRA Rule – What Changed and What’s Next?” Thomas, Ph.D.,

Community 60

Community FDIC Lending Examples 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The core infrastructure technology will be implemented within the bank’s corporate, lending, treasury, retail, domestic, cross-border payments and other operations, according to reports. A press release this week said Intellect Design Arena will connect Commonwealth Trade Bank to its Intellect Digital Core Solution, IDC 19.1,

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Innovation Community Bank Customer Experience Operations 101

CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The OCC and FDIC have issued a joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Under the current rules, the activities that qualify for CRA consideration generally fall into two categories: retail banking activities and community development (CD) activities.

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FDIC Regulation Community Retail 78

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

Idaho 170

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 170

Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 27, 2011

I was at a strategic planning retreat a few weeks back where a colleague lauded the concept of bankers getting back to plain vanilla community banking. But if you read or watch interviews of CEOs of community FIs from 2008 forward, you will be bombarded with the message that they didn''t engage in the things that led to the collapse.

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Community Bank Community Apple National 70

PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

And often, drilling down into business segments and management commentary provides insight into just how we as a nation are faring, depending on where you look. All eyes may be trained on Wall Street now, and Main Street too as the latest tranche of business lending gets underway. The Cash Need.

Maine 141

Maine Online Capital Retail 141

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A group of 96 organizations and individuals, who describe themselves as consisting of “consumer, labor, civil rights, legal services, faith, community and financial organizations and academics,” have sent a letter to the CFPB urging the Bureau to regulate fee-based earned wage access (EWA) products as credit subject to the Truth in Lending Act.

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Regulation Groups Analysis Lending 78

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. year-over-year increase in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Burmis, senior vice president and retail lending manager at $450 million-asset Chelsea State Bank in Chelsea, Mich.

Community Bank 143

Community Bank Community Millennials Resources 143

Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Me to a community banker: Why don't you offer more options than real estate secured lending to help fund early stage businesses? Banker: Because that's not community banking. I've been in this business over 20 years and still don't know the definition of community banking. In other words, be a General Bank. Seems risky.

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Community Bank Community Baltimore Lending 60

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Retail Bank, Citibank, New York, NY. Chi Chi Wu, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Boston, MA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members.

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San Antonio Kansas City Groups CA 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. 82% to over 2.3%

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Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 142

Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

As in past years, community bankers will have a dynamic regulatory environment to contend with in 2016. Safety and soundness concerns will remain a prominent driver of that supervisory dynamic for community banks. What should community banks anticipate here? Anticipating safety and soundness exam issues in 2016.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Regulation Lending 70

Gonzobanker

APRIL 8, 2020

There are over a dozen national agencies with financial institution specific work we see in the market. As with digital banking providers, some agencies may only use one specific CMS. Knowing these relationships is important in taking leadership control of the content. Email us for a list.

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Leadership Analytics System Digital Banking 169

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2016

The Asia-Pacific region undoubtedly led the way, with India securing the largest investment of the week (alternative SME lending) and other deals reaching Australia and China in the logistics, cross-border payments and SaaS segments. ” Alternative Lending. Check out our breakdown of all the deals below.

Capital 101

Capital Lending Industry Management 101

PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2020

We went into the field last Wednesday (March 24) to understand, at an aggregate level, how COVID-19 has impacted the SMBs that line the Main Streets and the side streets of our communities. In other words, this sample reflects the composition of SMBs on those Main Streets and side streets of the communities that we all call home.

Maine 232

Maine Data Capital Study 232

Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

London, UK – October 3, 2022 – Finastra today revealed a sneak peek at its annual State of the Nation Financial Services research. Open communities: Creating more equitable access to banking. Sustainable environmental and social value creation in financial services has never been more important.

Leadership 68

Leadership Innovation Industry Capital 68

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2017

The federal banking system is, and should be, a source of strength for the nation and its economy. When it is running well, it powers tremendous growth and economic prosperity for consumers, businesses and communities across the country,” said Keith A. Shifts in Lending Practices. Cyber Threats.

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Compliance System Fintech Report 115

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

15) and found just how much these companies rely on friends, family and their communities to thrive. While optimism levels are increasing, they remain muted, with 31 percent of small businesses saying they’re optimistic about the national economy. The bank released its latest semi-annual report on small businesses Tuesday (Nov.

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America Community Survey National 100

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Community banks, which will continue to face a growing number of senior customers with everyday cash needs and built-up home equity, should explore this niche lending opportunity, two community bankers providing these specialty loans suggest. Consumer Lender Life Lending Web Exclusives' FirstBank, which has $2.3

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Trends Community Lending Community Bank 70

Independent Banker

APRIL 28, 2016

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The news will focus on capital spending and job creation with an emphasis on Galveston Island, which is where our community bank’s headquarters and largest market is. Our lending strongly supports our tourist economy.

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Dallas Texas Houston Community 131

Jeff For Banks

JULY 8, 2019

Which is becoming more challenging for the community financial institution due to heavy competition from money center and super-regional banks, credit unions, and fintech firms. I don't think community financial institutions can fund themselves solely from their commercial customers. My focus today is on consumer banking.

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Retail Community Taxes Strategy 60

Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

Thoughtful lending and an open mind keep profits strong for incoming ICBA chairman Jack Hartings. Retail locations: Seven. in Coldwater, Ohio, and ICBA’s incoming chairman, held fast to his community bank’s conservative lending practices. Jack Hartings Photo by Michael Nemeth. By Kelly Pike. The Peoples Bank Co.

Ohio 70

Ohio Community Bank Community Lending 70

FICO

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Expectations from Visa are that the GDP will turn negative once again in Q1 and Q2 of 2023 leading The National Bureau of Economic Research to declare a recession. These figures represent a national sample of approximately 130 million accounts that comprise FICO® Advisors’ Risk Benchmarking solution.

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Trends Industry US Cards 52

Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

Instead, they have either (1) been directly owned by retail investors through crypto exchanges or decentralized apps, or (2) been packaged and secured for safe handling by newly buy-side funds for the largest endowments and family offices in the world. National banks can custody crypto assets. Houses and MBAs for everyone.

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America Wyoming National Capital 52