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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. On January 28, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

Recently Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, followed by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA). Biggert-Waters) the bank was not required under federal or state law to escrow taxes or insurance. taxes and insurance.

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What’s in it for Me? Real Estate Investment Technology

Fintech Labs Insights

Investor funds are held in an Investors Trust Account with City National Bank and in the event of default, the funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000. Founded in 2012, Realty Mogul operates under a crowdfunding model that matches home buyers searching for capital with investors looking for a higher return. CK Mack ( FF 2012 demo ).