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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA Connect speakers post intro videos
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, magic teacher Vinh Giang, status quo questioner Jessica Matthews, social entrepreneur Michelle Poler, and peak performance teacher Dan Thurmon posted videos encouraging ICBA Connect participation.
February 03, 2021 |
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Independent Banker spotlights Black-owned banks
The February issue of Independent Banker focuses on why Black-owned banks are crucial to lifting the economic fortunes of African Americans.
February 02, 2021 |
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Smaller lenders leading again on PPP
Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets have made more than half of 2021 first- and second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to SBA data.
February 02, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA urges expanded call report relief
ICBA called on federal regulators to expand their efforts to streamline community bank call reporting to recognize the impact of Paycheck Protection Program lending.
February 02, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
CFPB issues 2021 consumer reporting list
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its 2021 list of consumer reporting companies. The list includes the three nationwide consumer reporting companies as well as other companies.
February 01, 2021 |
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Compliance
IRS concluding stimulus payments
The IRS on Friday reissued 1.2 million Economic Impact Payments through the ACH network with an effective date of this Wednesday, Feb. 3. Another 2.3 million reissued EIP2 checks are scheduled to be printed and mailed by Friday, Feb. 5.
February 01, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
SBA updates PPP FAQs with BSA/AML guidance
The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and BSA/AML compliance.
February 01, 2021 |
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Advocacy BSA/AML Compliance Crisis Preparedness Lending
SBA issues tax guidance on relief payments
The SBA issued several notices on its loan programs, including updated guidance on the tax implications of the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.
February 01, 2021 |
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Lending Lending
SBA issues guidance on resolving PPP loan issues
The SBA issued a procedural notice and additional resources on resolving issues with first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans to ensure borrower eligibility for second-draw loans, including codes to submit to the PPP loan platform.
January 28, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
USDA announces loan program flexibilities
The USDA announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Service Agency's Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs.
January 28, 2021 |
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Agriculture
SBA issues guidance on 7(a), 504 programs
In addition to its guidance on PPP loan issues, the SBA also issued guidance on Economic Aid Act provisions affecting the agency's 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
January 28, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Community banks outperform credit unions on overdraft: report
Community banks with less than $100 million in assets are offering better overdraft pricing to consumers than "rival" credit unions, according to a Moebs Services report covered by CU Today.
January 27, 2021 |
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Credit Unions
SBA plans improvements to PPP loan reviews
The SBA said it is working to improve reviews of first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans. The agency said anomalies—mostly data mismatches and eligibility concerns—were identified in approximately 4.7 percent of lender-submitted data.
January 27, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA encouraging responses to advocacy survey
ICBA is calling on community bankers to complete its State of Advocacy survey to help identify new and existing community banker relationships with members of Congress.
January 27, 2021 |
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Advocacy
ICBA advocacy briefing this week
ICBA's next Community Bank Briefing with an update from Washington is set for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) this Thursday, Jan. 28.
January 26, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
GAO seeking PPP feedback
The Government Accountability Office will be surveying a sample of Paycheck Protection Program lenders in the coming weeks to gather feedback about their experiences with the program.
January 26, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
SBA working to identify potential PPP updates
The SBA on Saturday said it is working to ensure the Paycheck Protection Program appropriately accounts for the changes that businesses may have undergone since the beginning of the pandemic.
January 25, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Treasury plans EIP outreach for unserved households
The Treasury Department announced plans to help the up to 8 million households that have not yet been able to access either round of Economic Impact Payments.
January 25, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Yellen nomination advances in Senate
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Janet Yellen for Treasury secretary. The committee vote sends Yellen's nomination to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote, which is scheduled for tonight.
January 25, 2021 |
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Advocacy
ICBA seeks more gradual increase of same-day ACH limits
ICBA said it supports Nacha's plan to raise the individual same-day ACH transaction limit from $100,000 to $1 million in 2022. However, ICBA urged Nacha to assess the impact of such an increase before proceeding with its plan to remove dollar limits altogether in 2024.
January 25, 2021 |
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