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Trade groups seek extension of compliance date for Military Lending Act final rule

CFPB Monitor

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.

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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 FDIC could vote on the proposal as early as next month. Has your community bank faced increased Farm Credit System non-farm lending in its marketplace?

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Highlights From Federal Bank Regulators’ Joint Statement on Cryptocurrency Assets

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As always, the regulators’ main concern was to promote safety and soundness, consumer protection, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and illicit finance statutes and rules. Ancillary custody services. Facilitation of customer purchases and sales of crypto assets.

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Trade groups seek de facto extension of compliance date for Military Lending Act final rule

CFPB Monitor

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.

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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. The post Survey Finds Cost of Funds Top of Mind for Community Bankers appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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E-Signature Approval

Independent Banker

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. Some vendors support electronic signatures for requesting tax return transcripts, Webster adds. Fewer errors.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

Avoiding potential lending hazards from regulatory flood-insurance requirements. In June, five federal agencies (including FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve) announced approval of a final rule that modifies regulations applying to loans secured by properties located in special flood hazard areas.