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OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve propose amendments to CRA regulations

CFPB Monitor

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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OCC issues final CRA rule (but FDIC takes a pass)

CFPB Monitor

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. The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

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OCC and FDIC issue joint proposal to revise CRA regulations; Ballard Spahr to hold Jan. 29 webinar

CFPB Monitor

The OCC and FDIC have issued a joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC, are the primary CRA regulators, the Fed did not join the proposal and presumably will issue a separate proposal. ” Click here to register.

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Ballard Spahr Submits Comment Letter to OCC in Support of Proposed True Lender Rule

CFPB Monitor

Ballard Spahr LLP has submitted a comment letter to the OCC in support of its proposed rule , “National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders” (the “Proposed Rule”). Three virtually identical Federal Interest Statutes govern interest that may be charged by Banks: Section 85 of the National Bank Act (“NBA”), 12 U.S.C. §

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The OCC’s final CRA rule: what changed from the agency’s proposed rule?

CFPB Monitor

According to the agency’s press release , the final rule is designed to increase CRA-related lending, investment and services in low- and moderate-income (“LMI”) communities where there is significant need for credit, responsible lending, and greater access to banking services.

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E-Signature Approval

Independent Banker

Legally and operationally, digital John Hancocks come of age in lending. Electronic signatures “absolutely” have helped PrivatePlus Mortgage expand its residential mortgage lending reach nationwide, says Lia Webster. By Howard Schneider. The process can begin much faster.”. Fewer errors.

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Everything You Need To Know About What Amazon Is Doing In Financial Services

CB Insights

Through trial and error, the company has set up key financial pillars across payments, cash deposits, and lending. Bill Me Later was one of the earliest fintech payment platforms on the market and gave big retailers the ability to offer flexible financing programs. Table of Contents: Amazon’s product strategy. Closing thoughts.

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