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FHFA’s Thompson addresses rise in enterprise repurchase requests
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson recognized mortgage lenders’ concerns with rising repurchase requests from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, though she said requests have declined since their peak in early 2022.
October 17, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
FHFA expands ‘rep and warrant’ relief to loans with COVID-19 forbearance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it will revise the treatment of active single-family mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for which borrowers elected a COVID-19 forbearance under the enterprises' representations and warranties framework.
October 17, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
FHFA issues new set of appraisal data
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a new set of data points and trends found in appraisal reports.
October 17, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Jim Reber: Don't Discount Discounts
Below-market coupons could be your friends in 2024.
October 17, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA plan to promote mortgage affordability makes news
ICBA’s joint proposal to reduce mortgage rates by an estimated 100 to 150 basis points is making news.
October 16, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Mortgage Rules
The Community Bankers Association of Kansas endorses CRA Partners
The Community Bankers Association of Kansas recently endorsed CRA Partners as a means to help reduce incidents of crime in area nursing homes, while offering banks the opportunity to earn CRA credit. CRA Partners is a subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).
October 16, 2023 |
News
Senate hearing tomorrow on CDFIs
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow for a subcommittee hearing on community development financial institutions.
October 16, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI
Credit unions labeling themselves community banks: Romero Rainey
Community bankers have for years warned of the expansion of credit union powers, but Navy Federal Credit Union’s new “Community Bank” brand indicates credit unions recognize they’ve gone too far, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in a recent LinkedIn post.
October 16, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA National Campaign Toolkit offers audio materials
The ICBA National Campaign Toolkit features numerous assets for community banks and state partners, including customizable audio ads.
October 16, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Marketing
Farmers and Merchants' Digital Transformation in Farm Country
Working in an agricultural community, Farmers and Merchants Bank is supporting its farm customers by innovating its products and services.
October 16, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
CFTC charges head of failed crypto bank with fraud
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission charged the former head of failed crypto brokerage firm Voyager Digital with fraud and registration failures in connection with the digital asset platform.
October 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Payments council releases instant payments operational guide
The U.S. Faster Payments Council released a new resource for banks working to implement instant payments.
October 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Faster Payments
CFPB, DOJ: Law protects credit applicants regardless of immigration status
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Justice Department said in a joint statement that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, regardless of their immigration status.
October 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Lindsay LaNore: How to Dress Up Discussions
Workdays can bring both exciting opportunities and challenging headwinds, and often it’s the ability to have open dialogue that makes it easier to manage both. Being able to communicate effectively within your team can unlock potential for new ideas, products and efficiencies.
October 13, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Proposes Solution to Promote Mortgage Affordability
ICBA, Community Home Lenders of America, and National Association of REALTORS today proposed a solution to reduce historically high long-term mortgage rates relative to long-term Treasury bonds.
October 12, 2023 |
Press Release
Mortgage Lending
CFPB issues guidance on fees for providing account information
ICBA said it is reviewing new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance requiring banks and credit unions over $10 billion in assets to provide account information requested by customers without charging fees.
October 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
FDIC launches deposit insurance awareness campaign
The FDIC launched a national campaign to increase the public’s awareness of deposit insurance and how it can protect people’s money in the event of a bank failure.
October 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bowman: Regulators should avoid harming bank viability
Banking regulators should ensure changes to the regulatory framework do not harm the long-term viability of banks, especially midsized and smaller banks, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
October 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
An Update on Data Protection Regulations
Last year, the CFPB issued an advisory opinion on privacy protection for personal data compiled from community banks. Here’s what you need to know.
October 12, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Compliance
ICBA Statement on Today’s CFPB Advisory Opinion
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
October 11, 2023 |
Press Release
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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