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Justice Department announces settlement to resolve lending discrimination claims against Evolve Bank and Trust

CFPB Monitor

On September 29, 2022, the Justice Department announced a proposed consent order with Evolve Bank and Trust to resolve allegations of lending discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and national origin in the pricing of its residential mortgage loans from at least 2014 through 2019.

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Main Street Lending Program Offers Loan-Purchase Option to Lenders Helping Businesses

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve recently unveiled a new loan-purchase program, the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) Unlike the PPP, loans provided under the MSLP are not eligible for loan forgiveness Community financial institutions play an important role in the MSLP. billion in 2019 annual revenues.

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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

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FinTech Pressures FI Giants To Strengthen SMB Lending In Mexico

PYMNTS

Some of the largest global financial institutions are taking steps further into Mexico’s small business lending and finance space, the result of heightened competitive pressure imposed by FinTechs and alternative lenders in the market, reports in the Wall Street Journal said Thursday (March 14). ”

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Why SBA Lending May Offer Growth Prospects for Credit Unions

Abrigo

And few credit unions are involved in lending programs backed by the U.S. This is the case, despite the fact that SBA lending has gained momentum among small businesses in the past five years. Many credit unions focus on consumer credit and, therefore, have less interest in business lending, Ashbaugh noted.

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Why Do So Many Financial Institutions Avoid SBA Lending?

Abrigo

SBA Lending Can Be a Hidden Gem for Some Institutions. With proper planning and the utilization of technology, SBA lending can boost customer acquisitions and deposits. Many argue that SBA lending is complicated, and while that’s true, it’s actually a good thing. SBA lending rewards financial institutions that are prudent.

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CFPB 2019 fair lending report highlights alternative scoring models

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB’s annual fair lending report covering its 2018 activities was published in today’s Federal Register. In addition to discussing the symposium and Data Point report in the section on “Access to Credit,” the new fair lending report discusses conducting supervisory reviews of alternative credit scoring models.

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