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What Term Lending Index Should Banks Adopt?

South State Correspondent

However, some community banks are still deciding on the correct term lending index to adopt. Many banks are uncertain that they have chosen the best term index for their products and markets. Considerations For Choosing A Term Lending Index. An index should be observable and not easily manipulated by market participants.

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National Funding Explores AltFin’s Uncertain Growth Trajectory

PYMNTS

63 percent of small businesses applied for a working capital loan last year, data from S&P Global Market Intelligence recently found. However, Dave Gilbert, founder and chief executive officer of SMB alternative lending firm National Funding , said he’s seen a trend of growing traction within the small business community.

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DOJ announces major new initiative targeting redlining; DOJ/CFPB/OCC settle redlining lawsuit against Mississippi-based national bank

CFPB Monitor

The Biden Administration’s prioritization of fair lending as a law enforcement focus took center stage last week with the announcement that the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices “as force multipliers to ensure that fair lending enforcement is informed by local expertise on housing markets and the credit needs of local communities of color.”.

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8 Lessons From The Jamie Dimon Shareholder Letter

South State Correspondent

This may lead to stickier inflation and higher interest rates versus market expectations. World-wide remilitarization, reduced globalization, the transition to green economy may also act to keep inflation higher than the market expects. Liquidity reduction on this scale is unprecedented. Bank leaders must obtain knowledge in person.

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FTC and 18 state attorneys general settle action against national retail chain accused of unlawful practices targeting servicemembers

CFPB Monitor

and related entities (collectively, “Harris Jewelry”), a national jewelry retailer that markets and sells military-themed gifts, to resolve their lawsuit which alleged that Harris Jewelry had engaged in unlawful sales and credit practices targeting servicemembers. We expect the settlement to be approved by the court. .

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Why The Final Payday Lending Rules Are Far From The Last Word

PYMNTS

Last week, after five years of debates, discussions, arguments and waiting, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rules for payday lending dropped. Driving payday lenders from the market without an alternative puts them at risk. The opinions get more nuanced, even in places where one might not expect to see them.

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CFPB issues technical reports on National Mortgage Database and National Survey of Mortgage Borrowers

CFPB Monitor

On August 27, 2015, the CFPB issued two Technical Reports: one on the National Mortgage Database (NMDB), and the other on the National Survey of Mortgage Borrowers (NSMB). Mortgage Market based on a 5% sample of residential mortgages. For the CFPB, the project will support policymaking and market monitoring.