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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Trade associations urge CFPB to pause effective date and tiered compliance dates of small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

A group of trade associations has sent a letter to CFPB Director Chopra urging the CFPB to address the disparity that has resulted from the order entered by the Texas federal district court in the lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s small business lending rule that granted preliminary injunctive relief only to the plaintiffs and their members. .

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7 Fraud and AML compliance reports for bank boards and credit unions

Abrigo

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities. Reporting should represent the risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance.

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The benefits of micro-lending programs

Independent Banker

The CARES Act of 2020 included a “Sense of the Senate” provision stating that the Small Business Administration (SBA) should issue guidance for lenders about prioritizing underserved groups for PPP loans. These groups include small businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans, as well as businesses located in low-income areas.

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Fifth Circuit grants trade groups’ motion to extend stay of payment provisions’ compliance date

CFPB Monitor

The Fifth Circuit has entered an order staying the compliance date of the payment provisions in the CFPB’s 2017 final payday/auto title/high-rate installment loan rule (2017 Rule) until 286 days after the trade groups’ appeal is resolved. Such factors include a strong showing of likely success on the merits.

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Trade groups urge CFPB to extend Texas federal court’s stay of small business lending rule compliance dates to all FDIC-insured banks

CFPB Monitor

Yesterday, we published a blog post in which I urged the CFPB to agree to extend the relief granted by the Texas federal district court in the lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule) to all entities covered by the Rule.

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CFPB files opposition to trade groups’ motion to extend stay of payment provisions compliance date until appeal resolved; trade groups file response

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has filed its opposition to the motion of the two trade groups challenging the payment provisions in the CFPB’s 2017 final payday/auto title/high-rate installment loan rule (2017 Rule) that asks the court to extend its stay of the compliance date until 286 days after their appeal to the Fifth Circuit is resolved.

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