CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The Fed, FDIC, and OCC have issued a “ Statement on Reference Rates for Loans ” that addresses replacement rates for the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The Committee is a group of private-market participants convened to ensure a successful transition from LIBOR.).

Regulation 78

Regulation FDIC New York Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Yesterday, eight federal agencies joined together to issue an “ Interagency Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B ” (Interagency Statement). The agencies consist of the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, NCUA, HUD, DOJ, and FHFA.

Regulation 78

Regulation Lending FDIC Compliance 78

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 1, 2018

The regulation defines a brokered deposit as “any deposit that is obtained, directly or indirectly, from or through the mediation or assistance of a deposit broker.” The FDIC has not yet responded. Congressmen Luetkemeyer and Tipton assert that the FAQ is inconsistent with the definition of “deposit broker” under 12 C.F.R.

FDIC 68

FDIC Regulation Innovation Resources 68

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It would instead offer payment companies a national servicing platform to replace the regime of state regulations such firms would be subject to under existing laws. Commercial companies accessing a payments charter would avoid oversight and regulations that protect the financial system and consumers,” the bank industry leaders wrote.

Regulation 349

Regulation National System Industry 349

American Banker

APRIL 28, 2024

Three industry groups are suing the state in an effort to stop its attempted crackdown. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is arguing that Colorado has the right to establish an interest rate cap that all state-chartered banks must follow.

Colorado 36

Colorado FDIC Groups Industry 36

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 15, 2016

The interest of federal regulators in marketplace lending continues to grow. In July 2015, the Treasury Department issued a request for information regarding online marketplace lending and, in February 2016, the FDIC published an article highlighting the risks for banks that partner with marketplace lenders. .

Lending 60

Lending FDIC Washington Financial Technology 60

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

The guidance did not change any regulation, but clarified the regulator’s stance on the loans, Reuters reported. In 2013, the OCC had discouraged short-term lending by banks with limitations on what could be offered to customers depending on their credit. The rules were rescinded in 2017, leading to this guidance.

FDIC 100

FDIC Lending Regulation Study 100

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Locality Bank, a digital-first community bank serving south Florida that opened in January, is run by industry veterans with such successful track records that regulators signed off on their application for a charter in less than a year. One of the keys to success for our group was the early support of these local business leaders.”.

Florida 91

Florida Community Bank Community FDIC 91

Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2014

My firm will occasionally provide feedback on correspondence to our clients'' regulators. I thought about what we should have said to the regulator, versus the sweet words I was encouraging our client to use. Below is a sample letter to your regulator, saying it like you mean it. Today we did just that. Truth is, I haven''t.

Regulation 93

Regulation DC FDIC Analytics 93

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Consumer, enterprise and SMB lending all ground to a near halt and underwriters across the spectrum struggled to regain equilibrium after a crisis in mortgage underwriting bloomed into a plague that destabilized the entire global economic system. The rising tide, it seemed, was lifting all boats. topped the number of ones that closed.

Data 135

Data Lending Capital Regulation 135

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Because CCBank is a state-chartered FDIC-insured bank located in Utah, Section 27(a) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act authorizes CCBank to charge interest on its loans, including loans to California residents, at a rate allowed by Utah law regardless of any California law imposing a lower interest rate limit.

Utah 78

Utah California FDIC West Virginia 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2018

With big banks pulling back from small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending in the wake of the global financial crisis, the market was ripe for someone else to fill the credit gap. Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.

Community Bank 131

Community Bank Community Fintech Lending 131

American Banker

AUGUST 25, 2022

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FDIC 54

FDIC Groups Compliance Lending 54

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

The old borrow short, lend long strategy. I want to read to you the FDIC’s conclusion from their An Examination of the Banking Crisis of the 1980’s and Early 1990’s. Third, the regulators need adequate financial resources. My lesson learned to the regulators, read your past lessons learned. credit default swaps anyone?).

FDIC 78

FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

An industrial bank is an FDIC-insured depository institution that is generally subject to the same banking laws and regulations as any other bank charter type, with the important exception of the Bank Holding Act of 1956. That lending operation has been fairly successful for Square, and has lent out over $1.8

Industry 108

Industry Fintech FDIC Community Bank 108

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 20, 2017

So what am I talking about, that deposit insurance is why banks don't do like FinTech lending firms and use alternatives to the FICO score in underwriting consumer credits? I got news for our lawmakers and regulators. Our legislatures did not limit themselves to safety and soundness when they created banking law.

Data 60

Data FDIC Regulation Washington 60

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

” Other critics have raised the issue that the OCC is advising examiners to take community group concerns into consideration separately from their M&A approval processes. Reports said Powell noted that looser community bank regulations may help keep branches open.

Marketing 108

Marketing Community Community Bank Industry 108

CFPB Monitor

JULY 22, 2020

Previously, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks indicated that the OCC expected to partner with the FDIC in developing the OCC’s “true lender” rule. Previously, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks indicated that the OCC expected to partner with the FDIC in developing the OCC’s “true lender” rule. Citibank, N.A.,

National 78

National Lending Exercises FDIC 78

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 25, 2015

Sure, if you cite studies that say these banks' loan books are predominantly small, as the FDIC measures them. If a de novo starts with $15 million of capital, its largest possible lending relationship is $2.2 OnDeck Capital, not a bank, will lend to businesses with one year of operating history and only $100,000 of annual revenues.

FDIC 60

FDIC Capital Community Bank Lending 60

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

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. Federal regulators say, not always. 36% for interpreting regulations. By Vanessa Drucker.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Compliance Risk Management Community 70

CFPB Monitor

MAY 29, 2019

In addition, it directed the GAO to review the implementation of the amendment. (In February 2019, the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board issued a joint advisory to make financial institutions aware of the provisions in the Economic Growth Act dealing with loan rehabilitation programs.).

Report 60

Report FDIC Regulation Industry 60

American Banker

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Some legislators and consumer groups want federal regulators to block such alliances. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.

Fintech 64

Fintech Regulation Groups FDIC 64

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

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2022

SVB Financial Group (Nasdaq: SIVB) Here is this year's list: #1. and Puerto Rico banking laws and regulations. They were under an FDIC consent order from 2014 through 2020 relating to their BSA and OFAC compliance and their relationship with third parties seeking access to the banking system. MetroCity Bankshares, Inc.

Puerto Rico 78

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Community Community Bank 78

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

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.

Regulation 70

Regulation Policies Community Bank Taxes 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. Those implementing regulations were coming. Controversial Provisions.

Lending 195

Lending Data Regulation Community 195

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

CB Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Through trial and error, the company has set up key financial pillars across payments, cash deposits, and lending. The 2017 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households shows: Approximately 6.5% Amazon Lending. Today, Amazon has expanded its business lending to the US and UK. Amazon SMB Lending.

Cards 101

Cards Lending Strategy US 101

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In particular, the report’s recommendations deserve attention because they are likely to influence future actions by the federal banking regulators and the CFPB. (The The report attributes the risk that such schemes will arise to bank/fintech relationships that “lack proper regulatory oversight or principles for responsible lending.”

Fintech 78

Fintech Report Data Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 17, 2019

The Fed, together with the OCC and FDIC, are the primary CRA regulators, and each agency has adopted regulations to implement the CRA. As a second channel, the Fed hosted 29 roundtables around the country that were attended by over 400 bankers and community group members. banking industry since the CRA’s enactment.

Report 60

Report Community Regulation Groups 60

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. To promote innovation, any interested party (including a bank or community group) may request confirmation that an activity is a qualifying activity. Qualifying Activities.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

Lending services include commercial loans to small to medium-sized businesses and professional concerns as well as consumers. The amount of deposits available to us while maintaining full FDIC insurance protection for our trust customers has consistently exceeded $30 million for the last three years. Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.

Strategy 101

Strategy Texas San Antonio Fort Worth 101

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.

Compliance 60

Compliance FDIC Security Regulation 60

CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The hearing was held to discuss historical and ongoing discrimination in the financial services industry, and the roles of Congress and regulators in addressing these issues. The Senate Banking Committee recently held a hearing entitled, “Fairness in Financial Services: Racism and Discrimination in Banking.” The witnesses included: Ms.

Community 78

Community Compliance Industry National 78

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

I believe SEC regulations require a company to go public if they have more than 500 shareholders. From their web site: Based in San Francisco, MarketX was founded by a group of experienced professionals from finance, legal, and technology backgrounds. International lending platform – Create opportunities for Investors.

social media 40

social media ATM Mobile Customer Experience 40

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2022

Four Democratic members of the California state legislature recently sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urging the agency to take action against FDIC-supervised banks that partner with non-bank lenders to originate high-cost installment loans.

FDIC 78

FDIC California West Virginia North Carolina 78

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The OCC’s recent proposed rule that seeks public comment on evaluation measure benchmarks, retail lending distribution test thresholds, and community development minimums under the new general performance standards – which is more fully explained below – also must be finalized before the OCC can fully implement the CRA final rule.

FDIC 131

FDIC Community Lending Survey 131