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CFPB posts new HMDA FAQs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released new frequently asked questions on the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
July 31, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Next ICBA advocacy briefing set for Monday

ICBA scheduled its next Community Bank Briefing on Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness and other regulatory issues.
July 31, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA seeks clarity on Economic Injury Disaster Loan liens

ICBA is seeking clarity from the SBA on its treatment of Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
July 31, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

NCUA finalizes field-of-membership rule

The National Credit Union Administration finalized its embattled field-of-membership rule significantly expanding the service areas in which community credit unions can do business.
July 31, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

PPP forgiveness bill introduced in House

ICBA thanked Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) for introducing the House version of ICBA-advocated legislation to forgive Paycheck Protection Program loans under $150,000.
July 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Groups join ICBA in urging closure of ILC loophole

ICBA and other groups urged Congress to impose a three-year moratorium on industrial loan company licensing applications.
July 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

Kraninger encourages input on reg environment

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathleen Kraninger encouraged public input on the bureau's request for information on the regulatory environment.
July 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

ICBA opposes OCC talk of narrow-purpose payments charter

ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to the OCC's recent discussions to offer a narrowly focused payments charter.
July 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments 

Banking and Consumer Groups Call on Congress to Close ILC Loophole

The Bank Policy Institute, Center for Responsible Lending and Independent Community Bankers of America today urged Congress to impose a three-year moratorium on industrial loan company licensing applications.
July 29, 2020 | Press Release   Lending 

ICBA to Congress: Heed the Economic Recovery Experts

With new Small Business Administration data showcasing the outsized role of community banks in serving small businesses and underserved communities amid the COVID crisis, ICBA is urging the Senate to incorporate needed reforms in the next round of stimulus legislation.
July 28, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

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