PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As noted in this space late last year, five federal agencies spoke out, and presented a statement that detailed how credit unions and banks could share resources to make Bank Secrecy Act compliance efforts more streamlined. The company has since said it would sue the FT. Beyond individual company news, Newsweek reported that, per the U.S.

Compliance 122

Compliance Fraud United States FDIC 122

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. Thomas, Ph.D., Click here for more information and to register.

Community 60

Community FDIC Lending Examples 60

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 22, 2021

The agencies are the Comptroller of the Currency, Farm Credit Administration, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and National Credit Union Administration (Agencies). Recently, federal agencies proposed revisions to the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance. However, please see the following bullet point.

Policies 60

Policies Compliance Meeting Regulation 60

American Banker

APRIL 8, 2020

Lenders and community groups say it's a mistake for the banking agencies to move forward during a national crisis. But Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting says updated Community Reinvestment Act rules would speed relief to neighborhoods and small businesses.

Regulation 65

Regulation Community National Groups 65

American Banker

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The bank's approval last year to buy OneWest Bank included a condition to submit an updated Community Reinvestment Act plan, but the CRA program now being presented by CIT is far from adequate.

Community 28

Community California FDIC Regional 28

FICO

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Indeed, we are already starting to see signs of distress among community and regional banks that lack the advertising budgets and sophisticated digital capabilities of the big national banks. In response to this competitive pressure, top 100 banks will invest in an area that has been neglected for too long — deposit pricing strategy.

Trends 73

Trends Lending Fraud Exercises 73

Gonzobanker

AUGUST 22, 2014

The costs of regulatory compliance, investments in new technology, investments in physical and digital channels, and thinning industry margins mean banks will need to be of a “certain” size to succeed long term. Once the filters are in place, tools like the FDIC Web site or SNL can help you produce your target list.

Strategy 87

Strategy United States Community New York City 87

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

The bank’s mortgage company has developed a national retail lending presence over the last 18 months using phones and email, rather than branch offices. “We Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents. Legal aspects.

San Francisco 70

San Francisco Lending System Atlanta 70

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

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.

Regulation 70

Regulation Policies Community Bank Taxes 70

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 26, 2020

The CFPB, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and NCUA have issued a joint statement “to specifically encourage” banks, savings associations, and credit unions “to offer responsible small-dollar loans to both consumers and small businesses” in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

FDIC 78

FDIC Lending National Examples 78

CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Lisa Rice, President and CEO, National Fair Housing Alliance; Mr. Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League; The Honorable Byron Donalds (R-FL), United States House of Representatives; Mr. Devon Westhill, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity; and Ms. The witnesses included: Ms.

Community 78

Community Compliance Industry National 78

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards. This is the second in a series of five blog posts about the final rule.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

CFPB Monitor

MAY 7, 2020

No-Action Letter Policy) to address potential compliance issues. The Bureau focused on assessing whether (1) there is discrimination in the application, underwriting, and pricing processes, (2) creditors are redlining, and (3) there are weaknesses in fair lending related compliance management systems. Small business lending.

Lending 78

Lending Report FDIC Policies 78

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

We believe we can effectively compete as a community bank in our market area and the niche markets we serve. Since the fourth quarter, 2012, we have expanded to serve the small business community by offering loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration as well as the U.S. We focus our marketing efforts in three areas.

Strategy 102

Strategy Texas San Antonio Fort Worth 102

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The fate of the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) final rule , issued on May 20, 2020, hangs in the balance following the inauguration of President Biden on January 20 and the resignation of former Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, who was a major proponent of the rule, on January 14.

FDIC 131

FDIC Community Lending Survey 131

American Banker

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Heightened regulatory scrutiny, stricter credit-quality reviews by buyers themselves, cautiousness over systems conversions and other factors have added about three weeks to deal closings in recent years. There are inherent risks in that trend and ways to minimize them.

Trends 28

Trends System FDIC Community Bank 28

American Banker

JULY 13, 2016

Millennium Bank is said to have been the target of an enforcement action related to its work with the pot industry. The episode shows why many banks remain reluctant to serve the fast-growing cannabis industry.

Illinois 28

Illinois Industry FDIC Community Bank 28

CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The OCC and FDIC should rescind their Madden -fix rules and the OCC should rescind its “true lender” rule. The CFPB should rescind its no-action letter policy, trial disclosure program, and compliance assistance sandbox. The DOJ, CFPB, and federal banking regulators should prioritize fair lending enforcement.

Policies 78

Policies Regulation Lending FDIC 78

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. Another view came from Gregory Deckard, president and CEO of Spokane-based State Bank Northwest , who is a representative of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

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Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 230

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2020

We recently published a blog about the OCC’s proposed rule “National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders” (the “Proposed Rule”), which would clarify that a bank (or savings association) is properly regarded as the “true lender” when, as of the date of origination, it is named as the lender in a loan agreement or funds the loan.

Lending 60

Lending Colorado FDIC National 60

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. Another view came from Gregory Deckard, president and CEO of Spokane-based State Bank Northwest , and a representative of the Independent Community Bankers of American, or ICBA.

Oregon 115

Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 115

FICO

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Court Appeals for the District of Columbia vacated key parts of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 2015 TCPA Order , which had created much confusion and sparked increased litigation. Regulators Will Make Major Strides Towards Reaching Consensus on Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act.

Policies 40

Policies District of Columbia Regulation California 40