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Trump issues order on PE firms buying homes

Trump issues order on PE firms buying homes President Donald Trump issued an executive order to restrict private equity firms’ ability to purchase single-family homes. Details: The order directs...

Jan 22, 2026
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Housing Finance/GSEs

Research shows benefits of Federal Home Loan Banks

Research shows benefits of Federal Home Loan Banks New research from the Urban Institute shows the positive impact of Federal Home Loan Banks on local communities and the national economy. Results:...

Jan 22, 2026
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Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB)

ICBA applauds OCC efforts to reform community bank licensing

ICBA applauds OCC efforts to reform community bank licensing ICBA applauded the OCC’s efforts to reform the licensing process for community banks. Details: In a comment letter on the OCC proposal,...

Jan 22, 2026
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) Regulatory Relief

ICBA: IRS guidance on ACRE Act will help ag loans

ICBA: IRS guidance on ACRE Act will help ag loans ICBA said it supports favorable provisions of IRS guidance regarding the ACRE tax exclusion for interest earned on agricultural real estate loans....

Jan 22, 2026
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Agriculture Lending Farm Bill Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act of 2023 (ACRE Act)

ICBA supports community bank bills being considered today by House panel

ICBA supports community bank bills being considered today by House panel Ahead of today’s House Financial Services Committee markup of various legislation, ICBA signaled support for two bills that...

Jan 22, 2026
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Congressional Matters Regulatory Relief Legislation

Online Course Newsletter – January 2026

Online Course Newsletter – January 2026 In 2024, we introduced a new enrollment report that produced a more formal export and included the ICBA Education logo. In the Learning Management System,...

Jan 22, 2026
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Banking and Credit Union Groups Urge Congress to Reject Durbin-Marshall Bill

Banking and Credit Union Groups Urge Congress to Reject Durbin-Marshall Bill Washington, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the American Bankers Association,...

Jan 22, 2026
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Credit Cards

FDIC Approval of Ford, GM Industrial Loan Companies Threatens Banking System Stability

FDIC Approval of Ford, GM Industrial Loan Companies Threatens Banking System Stability Washington, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed serious...

Jan 22, 2026
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)