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Another Maryland threat to bank partner model lending

CFPB Monitor

A Maryland administrative action recently removed to the state’s federal district court illustrates how Maryland law continues to present challenges for the bank partner structure used by many lenders. The new Maryland matter demonstrates that participants in bank model programs continue to face state licensing threats.

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Ballard Spahr attorneys complete White Paper on bank-model lending

CFPB Monitor

With help from Ballard Spahr colleagues Mindy Harris and Ron Vaske, I have now completed a months-long project in updating and expanding a 2017 White Paper addressing bank-model lending—programs involving partnerships between banks (or savings associations) and fintech or other nonbank companies in the interstate delivery of loans.

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Fights Over Loan Terms Delayed Main Street Lending Program

PYMNTS

Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve gave hope to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the announcement of the Main Street Lending Program. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland. More than three months ago, the U.S. Also last week, Mnuchin said bipartisan work is underway on a potential PPP extension.

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The Maryland Financial Consumer Protection Act of 2018 significantly increases state regulation

CFPB Monitor

Noting, among other things, “retrenchment” on the federal level, the Maryland Financial Consumer Protection Act of 2018 ( HB 1634 ) was signed into law on May 15, 2018. Increases the maximum civil penalties for violations of the MCPA by merchants to $10,000 for a violation and $25,000 for a repeat violation. .

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Maryland Bank CEO Reflects on First Round of PPP Applications  

ABA Community Banking

With the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program set to re-opening for applications tomorrow, a Maryland bank CEO this weekend recounted his bank’s experience getting up and running during the early days of the program. The post Maryland Bank CEO Reflects on First Round of PPP Applications appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Career in Banking Advice from The Pro's

Jeff For Banks

A career banker with multiple financial institutions, including the long-admired Mercantile from Maryland, Mike elevated up the credit and lending vertical to his current position. Mark Semanie, Maryland Market President, Wesbanco. Kevin Benson, President of Rosedale Federal S&L Association.

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After poaching M&T exec, Maryland bank plots next moves

American Banker

Howard Bancorp is planning a big push in CRE lending, first in its hometown of Baltimore and eventually in Washington.