CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

Although the OCC’s proposed revisions were issued jointly with the FDIC, the FDIC did not join in the final rule. The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards. The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations.

FDIC 78

FDIC Lending Retail Compliance 78

Gonzobanker

JUNE 14, 2023

Cross River Bank recently found itself in hot water with the FDIC when the agency declared that the bank engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices in relation to its compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, specifically the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act.

Compliance 109

Compliance FDIC Strategy Fintech 109

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The American Bankers Association, joined by six other prominent industry trade groups, is seeking a six-month extension of the date by which depository institutions must comply with the Military Lending Act (MLA) final rule adopted by the Department of Defense (DoD) in July 2015 that dramatically expanded the scope of the MLA’s coverage.

Compliance 79

Compliance Groups Lending FDIC 79

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Community banks and the entire banking industry face downside risks from inflation, rising market interest rates, and continued geopolitical uncertainty, the FDIC said recently in its quarterly report. Perhaps executives think delaying or cutting spending on technology to make lending more efficient will affect only their staff.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Community Software 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2021

according to FFIEC and FDIC data. Community banks are critical to ag lending and small business lending. Technology can help streamline and automate many manual lending processes, reduce compliance costs, and enhance risk management. In the recent publication, Community Banks’ Ongoing Role in the U.S.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Kansas City Lending 195

CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

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.

FDIC 78

FDIC Regulation Community Retail 78

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The request was made in a letter to the CFPB, the Fed, the FDIC, the OCC, and the NCUA (Agencies). ” The trade groups note that it was not until last week, on August 26, 2016, that the DoD published in the Federal Register an interpretive rule to provide guidance regarding compliance with the July 2015 final rule.

Compliance 60

Compliance Groups Lending FDIC 60

Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Federal Reserve, the OCC, the NCUA, and the FDIC repeatedly pointed out that the nature of loan review or credit risk review at a given bank or credit union will vary. Larger or more complex institutions might have credit risk review functions entirely separate from their lending functions. Reviewing lending staff’s risk ratings.

System 195

System Lending Policies Regulation 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

Regulation 150

Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The agencies consist of the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, NCUA, HUD, DOJ, and FHFA. Two leaders of the CFPB’s Fair Lending Office recently published an article advocating for broader use of SPCPs by creditors and calling SPCPs a “central priority” for the CFPB’s efforts to address racial equity.

Regulation 78

Regulation Lending FDIC Compliance 78

FICO

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The potential of alternative data in consumer lending decisions continues to be a hot topic in Washington, D.C., When federal banking agencies recently revised their Q&As for CRA compliance , their focus on the use of alternative data caught my eye.

Lending 74

Lending Data Community FDIC 74

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

In what could be an important step towards needed regulatory updating to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA issued a request for information (RFI) regarding financial institutions’ use of AI, including machine learning (ML).

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Training Lending FDIC 78

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The DBO indicated that it “is investigating whether LoanMart’s role in the arrangement is so extensive as to require compliance with California’s lending laws. Thus, both the OCC and FDIC have adopted regulations rejecting the Second Circuit’s Madden decision. The FDIC has not yet proposed a similar rule.

Utah 78

Utah California FDIC West Virginia 78

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Consumer Lending Laws & Compliance Financial institutions offering consumer loans need to know about these major consumer lending laws and recent compliance issues. You might also like this webinar, "Consumer Lending 101.". Consumer lending compliance spotlight. Pandemic Issues.

Compliance 195

Compliance Lending Risk Management Regulation 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Q1 2023 compliance date is near for smaller SEC-reporting financial institutions and private or not-for-profit banks and credit unions, and progress is decidedly mixed, according to the Abrigo 2022 CECL Survey. Banks regulated by the Federal Reserve, the OCC, or the FDIC made up the bulk of institutions represented by survey-takers (73%).

Survey 195

Survey Software Resources Meeting 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Saving money by conducting inside risk management and compliance reviews. As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities. 73% for compliance audits.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Compliance Risk Management Community 70

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2020

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. Click here for more information and to register.

Community 60

Community FDIC Lending Examples 60

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Our letter draws on Ballard Spahr’s two-plus decades of experience in representing banks and savings associations (“Banks”) in establishing lending programs (“Bank-Agent Programs”) where a Bank obtains substantial assistance from a fintech or other non-Bank company (an “Agent”) to offer Bank loans to consumers or small businesses. .

FDIC 78

FDIC National South Dakota Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 1, 2018

1010.100(d) — and their subsidiaries which are subject to the jurisdiction of the OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, or NCUA. ” This process involves gathering identifying information and procedures for verifying the customer’s identity. 5318(l) for certain premium finance loans. Further observing that, under 31 C.F.R.

Regulation 60

Regulation FDIC Policies Compliance 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The DOJ investigation centered on whether LendingClub had – between January 2009 to September 2010 – misled its FDIC-insured loan originator, WebBank , leading the bank to underwrite over 200 loans that did not conform to the bank’s lending requirements. lending marketplace. Attorney Alex Tse. “We The Response.

Lending 135

Lending Fraud Management San Francisco 135

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

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. A document preparation firm then informs PrivatePlus Mortgage when the document has been signed. Fewer errors.

San Francisco 70

San Francisco Lending System Atlanta 70

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Financial institutions, fintech companies, and other small business lenders will need to begin collecting a wide array of small business lending data under the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) proposed small business lending data collection rule. The proposed rule , unveiled Sept. If they don’t?

Lending 195

Lending Data Regulation Community 195

CFPB Monitor

MAY 7, 2020

The CFPB’s annual fair lending report covering its 2019 activities is scheduled to be published in tomorrow’s Federal Register. The Bureau states that an area of innovation that it is monitoring for fair lending and credit access issues is “artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically, machine learning (ML), a subset of AI.”

Lending 78

Lending Report FDIC Policies 78

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

10 Management reports banks & credit unions should run NOW This year, regulators emphasized financial institutions' responsibility to provide leaders with information on key areas of planning, operations, and risk management. The FASB’s description of proposed changes can be found here. Which credit areas need routine "maintenance"?

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Regulation Management Lending 221

CFPB Monitor

JULY 14, 2022

The Industry Letter is intended to alert institutions that the DFS “will evaluate whether Institutions are engaged in deceptive or unfair practices with respect to overdraft and NSF fees in future Consumer Compliance and Fair Lending examinations.”. Authorize positive, settle negative (APSN) transactions.

FDIC 78

FDIC Compliance Software Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and NCUA have issued “ Interagency Lending Principles for Offering Responsible Small-Dollar Loans.” In that statement, the agencies indicated that they were “working on future guidance and lending principles for responsible small-dollar loans.”.

FDIC 78

FDIC Policies Lending Guidelines 78

CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The OCC, Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, NCUA and CFPB have issued an “ Interagency Statement on the Use of Alternative Data in Credit Underwriting.”. The statement sets forth the agencies’ recognition of the benefits of using alternative data (AD) in credit decisions. AD is often used in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Data 97

Data FDIC Compliance Analysis 97

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While the report does not address “true lender” challenges in bank/fintech lending relationships, it does discuss the risk of “so-called ‘rent-a-charter’ schemes that market themselves as innovative fintech lending platforms, but operate with essentially the same harmful business model as a traditional payday lender.”

Fintech 78

Fintech Report Data Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards. Until compliance with the final rule, national banks and federal savings banks must comply with the OCC’s current rule. These banks conduct a majority of all CRA activity in the United States.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interpretive rule to assist the industry in complying with its July 2015 final rule amending the Military Lending Act’s implementing regulation. ” More information about the webinar and the registration form is available here. On September 20, 2016, from 12 p.m.

Compliance 60

Compliance FDIC Security Regulation 60

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Showing how the platform would work, the potential investor, NDA, and other information. Addresses compliance, fraud experience and customer experience analytics. Social media is a special challenge since social media was not created with compliance in mind. International lending platform – Create opportunities for Investors.

social media 40

social media ATM Mobile Customer Experience 40

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

Although the OCC’s CRA final rule technically became effective on October 1, 2020, it provides transition periods for compliance based on a bank’s asset size, type of charter, and business model. the CRA evaluation measure benchmarks, retail lending distribution test thresholds, and community development minimums).

Community 131

Community FDIC Lending Survey 131

Abrigo

JULY 22, 2022

Takeaway 2 While these financial products are appealing, the lack of stability and consumer protections surrounding them are a concern for the FDIC. ? . Takeaway 3 Financial institutions should notify the FDIC of crypto-related activity and be familiar with the risks of the cryptocurrency world. . Crypto turbulence.

cryptocurrency 195

cryptocurrency FDIC Regulation Fraud 195

CFPB Monitor

JULY 6, 2020

The agenda’s preamble indicates that the information in the agenda is current as of March 5, 2020 and identifies the regulatory matters that the Bureau “reasonably anticipates having under consideration during the period from May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021.”. Qualified Mortgage Definition under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z).

Regulation 78

Regulation Policies FDIC Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 8, 2019

The letter was conditioned on Upstart’s agreement to a model risk management and compliance plan that required it to analyze and address risks to consumers, and assess the real-world impact of alternative data and machine learning. The Bureau issued its first (and so far only) no-action letter in September 2017 to Upstart Network Inc.

Data 60

Data Lending Compliance Policies 60

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Supporters point out the Proposed Rule would result in strong and consistent supervision of bank-fintech partnerships across the country, ensuring fairness and compliance with applicable laws, and note the Proposed Rule would keep the costs of credit down and encourage innovation.

Lending 60

Lending Colorado FDIC National 60