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ICBA, state groups continue push for EIDL fix

ICBA and 44 state community banking associations called on Congress to fully forgive Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advances for recipients who also have a Paycheck Protection Program loan.
December 14, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

McWilliams touts "continuous engagement" oversight approach

More regular and informal meetings between banks and regulators to discuss operations and emerging risks could reduce the need for cumbersome quarterly reporting, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams said.
December 14, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Regulatory Relief 

CFPB finalizes QM reforms

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized rules addressing the pending expiration of the "GSE Patch," which exempts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage loans from parts of the bureau's Qualified Mortgage rule.
December 11, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Senate vote on 'beneficial owner' reform as soon as today

The Senate is expected to vote as soon as today on a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates.
December 11, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   BSA/AML 

Time running out on stimulus grassroots

With Congress running out of time to pass a stimulus package by year-end, ICBA is calling on community bankers to reach out to their lawmakers and enlist small-business customers on outstanding priorities.
December 11, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey, Paul Merski Named by The Hill as Top Lobbyists

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski are featured on The Hill’s 2020 list of the top influencers in the nation.
December 11, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy 

SBA issues FAQ on PPP questionnaires

The SBA updated its Paycheck Protection Program frequently asked questions with guidance on why some PPP borrowers are receiving a loan necessity questionnaire.
December 10, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

Grassroots urgent as stimulus talks heat up

As congressional negotiations over an economic stimulus package heat up, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to include ICBA-advocated provisions.
December 10, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

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