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Smart Strategies for Community Bank Construction Lending

Community banks take on a large amount of risk when it comes to construction lending. But by doing their due diligence, applying the right strategies and connecting with their customers, banks can achieve profitability while reducing risk.
June 05, 2023 | Independent Banker   Lending 

ICBA Independent Banker Recognizes Emerging Leaders in Annual 40 Under 40 List

Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its fifth annual list of 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders.
June 02, 2023 | Press Release   Community Bank Awareness 

ICBA Announces Staff Additions to Government Relations Team

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced two additions to its government relations team with the hire of Lance Noggle as senior vice president operations, senior regulatory counsel and Scott Anchin as vice president, senior operational risk and payments policy.
June 02, 2023 | News  

Regulators propose standards for automated valuation models

Federal regulators requested public comment on a proposed rule designed to implement quality control standards for automated valuation models, or AVMs, used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers in valuing real estate collateral securing mortgage loans.
June 02, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

John Coleman: Make the Most of the August Congressional Recess

When members of Congress return home during congressional recess, it’s a great opportunity for community bankers to engage with them over policy—with the right preparation.
June 02, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

ICBA urges second framework on harmonizing ISO 20022 requirements

ICBA called on a Bank for International Settlements panel to issue a second proposed framework on ISO 20022 harmonization requirements for enhancing cross-border payments.
June 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments 

Regulators Offer Insights, Input and Guidance on the Growth of Community Bank Innovation at ICBA ThinkTECH’s Regulator Day

Recognizing the need to prioritize and foster ongoing engagement between regulators and the community banking technology community, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today hosted its focused “Regulator Day.”
June 01, 2023 | Press Release  

Community bank Q1 net income up 6.1% from a year ago

Community banks reported a 6.1% first-quarter increase in net income from a year ago and a 4.2% decline from the previous quarter, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
June 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness 

Campaign on CFPB’s 1071 rule continues

With the House still planning to take up a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 data-collection rule, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support the measure.
June 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Texas First Bank Lends a Helping Hand

When a tornado struck their community in January, employees of Texas First Bank in Pasadena, Texas, joined forces with a local Jersey Mike’s and Orangetheory Fitness to hand out free lunches to people affected by the tornado.
June 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

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