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FHFA reports decline in single-family guarantee fees
FHFA reports decline in single-family guarantee fees The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee decreased to 65.2 basis points in 2024 from 65.5 in 2023. ...
House Republicans push Fed for new approach on pennies
House Republicans push Fed for new approach on pennies House Republicans asked the Federal Reserve to take a thoughtful approach to its role in recirculating pennies. Details: In a letter to...
ENTER NOW: 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders awards
Nominations for 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders 2026 are now open! 40 Under 40 seeks to recognize community banking’s brightest, most promising young professionals. Winners are featured in...
OCC proposes preempting state laws on escrow interest
OCC proposes preempting state laws on escrow interest The OCC proposed issuing a preemption determination saying that federal law preempts state laws that eliminate OCC-regulated banks’...
Agencies adjust CRA asset thresholds
Agencies adjust CRA asset thresholds Federal regulators announced the 2025 updated asset-size thresholds used to define "small banks" and "intermediate small banks" under their current Community...
Treasury publishes penny FAQs
Treasury publishes penny FAQs The Treasury Department published non-binding guidance for businesses and consumers on handling various penny situations. Details: The frequently asked questions...
ICBA supports proposal to bar agency use of reputation risk
ICBA supports proposal to bar agency use of reputation risk ICBA expressed support for a proposed rule to prohibit the use of reputation risk by regulatory agencies and urged the agencies to...
Public Funds as a Strategic Anchor in Modern Wholesale Funding
Public Funds as a Strategic Anchor in Modern Wholesale Funding SPONSORED | PTMA Funding links community banks and local governments, providing stable public deposits that diversify liquidity....