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State AGs submit comments to FDIC on small-dollar lending

CFPB Monitor

A group of 13 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia AG have sent a letter to the FDIC commenting on the agency’s request for information on small-dollar lending. They recommend that “the FDIC discourage banks from entering into these relationships in any guidance it issues on small-dollar lending.”.

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FDIC seeks comments on small-dollar lending

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC’s issuance of the RFI signals that the FDIC intends to follow suit. A glaring regulatory impediment to small-dollar lending by FDIC-supervised institutions is the FDIC’ s November 2013 guidance on deposit advance products , which effectively precludes FDIC-supervised institutions from offering deposit advance products. (In

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Square Will Reapply for Banking License with the FDIC After Last Week’s Withdrawal

Bank Innovation

Payment processor Square has withdrawn its application to become a deposit-taking bank, a move similar to online lender Social Finance or SoFi, which withdrew its application last fall. It plans to reapply with the FDIC, but did not reveal […].

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FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights looks at unauthorized EFTs, overdraft programs, re-presentment of unpaid transactions, and fair lending

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued the March 2022 edition of Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights which includes a description of some of the most significant consumer compliance issues identified by FDIC examiners during consumer compliance examinations conducted in 2021. Fair lending.

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5 Reasons to Increase SBA Lending at Your Bank or Credit Union

Abrigo

From leveraging PPP technology to building relationships, reasons for boosting SBA lending are numerous. . Takeaway 1 SBA lending can expand your product offerings to help win deals with prospects and existing business customers or members. Why SBA Lending? Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? 1 and Sept.

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BBVA To Close Simple, Move Customers Over To BBVA USA

PYMNTS

Talk Android posts a letter from the company in which it says there will be "no immediate impact" to accounts and that users don't need to do anything right now, with their funds housed in FDIC insured accounts with BBVA. And, the company says it wants to make the transition "as smooth as possible" for customers.

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OCC Moves Ahead with Long-Planned and Much-Discussed Fintech Charter

Bank Innovation

It’s good news for fintechs in lending and payments that want a federal banking license, the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has started accepting applications starting today. The fintech charter does not require deposit insurance from the FDIC, per a recommendation from the Treasury Department.

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