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OCC issues CRA community bank resources

The OCC issued a Small Bank Compliance Guide and other resources on its Community Reinvestment Act final rule, which took effect Oct. 1.
October 05, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

SBA issues change-of-ownership procedures for PPP borrowers

The SBA issued a notice on the required procedures for changes of ownership of Paycheck Protection Program borrowers.
October 05, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Lending 

IRS: Lenders shouldn't report PPP loan forgiveness

The IRS recently issued guidance clarifying that lenders should not file information returns or furnish payee statements to report the amount of qualifying forgiveness on PPP loans.
October 05, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA working with agencies on reducing TRID burden

ICBA announced a collaboration with the Federal Reserve and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to test certain community bank-inspired improvements to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule.
October 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Fed's Brainard: Community banks key to CRA modernization

The Federal Reserve relied on ICBA and community bank input in developing its recent advance notice of proposed rulemaking on modernizing Community Reinvestment Act regulations, Fed Governor Lael Brainard told ICBA community bankers.
October 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CRA 

ICBA to CFPB: Expand 'seasoned' QM plan

ICBA encouraged the CFPB to expand on its proposal to create a new category of "seasoned" qualified mortgages.
October 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

FinCEN warns of cryptocurrency risk

Banks should expect examiners and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ask about risk exposure related to virtual currencies, FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco said.
October 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Technology 

Flood insurance extension passes

The Senate passed a short-term spending package that includes a one-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
October 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Flood Insurance 

ICBA Offers Cybersecurity Tips So Consumers Can Connect Online with Confidence

As Americans venture online in greater numbers to accommodate work, school and shopping, ICBA and the nation’s community banks are offering practical steps during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help them safeguard sensitive data.
October 01, 2020 | Press Release   Cybersecurity 

ICBA to Participate in 'Sandbox' Project to Improve Mortgage Rules

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule innovation during today's Montana State University virtual event.
October 01, 2020 | Press Release   Mortgage Rules 

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