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ICBA resources follow release of PPP data

Following the SBA and Treasury Department release of information about individual Paycheck Protection Program loans, ICBA released talking points and a sample letter to PPP borrowers about the agency announcement.
July 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

PPP calculator bill introduced in Senate

ICBA thanked Sens. Angus King (I-Maine) and John Kennedy (R-La.) for introducing legislation to establish a free online calculator to complete Paycheck Protection Program loan-forgiveness forms.
July 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

House subcommittee set to pass ag appropriations

The House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee adopted fiscal 2021 agriculture and rural development legislation.
July 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture 

ICBA on PPP extension: Community banks a lifeline

ICBA said community banks will continue working to meet the needs of their communities after Congress passed and President Trump signed a law extending the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline.
July 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA's Merski talks community banks on business podcast

ICBA's Paul Merski discussed the benefits of community banks to small businesses and local communities in a new podcast interview.
July 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

CFPB begins implementing escrow exemption

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to implement ICBA-supported relief from mandatory escrow requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans.
July 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Mortgage Rules 

Edward Jones applies for ILC

The Jones Financial Companies said it has applied with the FDIC and Utah Department of Financial Institutions to establish the Edward Jones Bank industrial loan company.
July 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending 

United Bankers’ Bank and MK Decision Partnership Brings Business Credit Card Origination Online for 75+ Banks in 15-State Footprint

July 02, 2020 | News  

Senate bill would forgive PPP loans under $150K

Senate Banking Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced ICBA-supported legislation that would forgive Paycheck Protection Program loans under $150,000.
July 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA Statement on Paycheck Protection Program Extension

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey released a statement on congressional passage of legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program through Aug. 8.
July 02, 2020 | Press Release  

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