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FDIC Proposes Large-Bank Surcharge

Independent Banker

The FDIC has released a proposal to indemnify the banks with assets less than $10 billion from the costs of raising the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio from 1.15 The provision will ultimately provide thousands of community banks a reduction in deposit-insurance premiums of up to 30 percent. percent to 1.35

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Survey Finds Cost of Funds Top of Mind for Community Bankers

ABA Community Banking

Heated competition for bank funding is an increasingly important focus for community bank leaders, according to an annual survey released today by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

Both of these laws pointedly changed the National Flood Insurance Program requirements over which of the banking agencies have jurisdiction. At first blush, this new general rule might provide for considerable fear among compliance and lending personnel. There is an exception that will be key for many community banks to understand.

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E-Signature Approval

Independent Banker

Webster says 75 percent of Private Bank’s borrowers select the electronic signature option after its loan officers explain the process to them. “We Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents. Legal aspects.