ICBA offers high-level CRA summary ahead of briefing

ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.

New Summary: ICBA’s four-page summary breaks down the nearly 1,500-page rule for banks that qualify under the small, intermediate, and large bank asset thresholds. It also details the new retail lending test and rules on assessment areas.

ICBA Briefing: ICBA is also set to hold a complimentary briefing on the rule next week. Scheduled for 3 p.m. (Eastern time) Thursday, Nov. 16, the briefing will feature an overview of the rule and time for Q&A.

Comprehensive Summary: ICBA is developing a longer, more comprehensive summary for community bankers.

More Information: Additional resources, including staff memoranda and statements from regulators, are available from the Federal Reserve and FDIC.