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ICBA to Participate in 'Sandbox' Project to Improve Mortgage Rules
ICBA to Participate in 'Sandbox' Project to Improve Mortgage Rules ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule innovation during today's...
Enlist small businesses in PPP push
Enlist small businesses in PPP push ICBA is now calling on community bankers to enlist small-business customers in urging Congress to immediately pass legislation to simplify Paycheck Protection...
Bowman: Community banks critical to PPP
Bowman: Community banks critical to PPP Community banks were essential to the success of the Paycheck Protection Program by serving the smallest businesses outside the focus of larger banks,...
ICBA, agency roundtable on homeownership today
ICBA, agency roundtable on homeownership today ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey is scheduled to join top regulators at 3 p.m. (Eastern time) today for a virtual roundtable discussion on...
Comment Letter Regarding DOJ's Bank Merger Competitive Review Guidelines
Comment Letter Regarding DOJ's Bank Merger Competitive Review Guidelines The competitive landscape of the banking industry has changed substantially since the Bank Merger Competitive Review...
Hearing on fintech payments framework
Hearing on fintech payments framework While Congress continues to work on another stimulus package, the House Financial Services Committee has a virtual hearing this week on fintech payments. While...
Regulator council backs stricter GSE capital standards
Regulator council backs stricter GSE capital standards The Financial Stability Oversight Council largely endorsed the Federal Housing Finance Agency's proposal to raise capital requirements on...
ICBA to Congress: Simplify PPP forgiveness
ICBA to Congress: Simplify PPP forgiveness ICBA urged Congress to immediately pass stand-alone legislation to simplify Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness to preserve the success of the...
ICBA to Congress: Help Small Businesses by Simplifying PPP Forgiveness
ICBA to Congress: Help Small Businesses by Simplifying PPP Forgiveness ICBA today urged Congress to immediately pass stand-alone legislation to help millions of small businesses by simplifying...
Congress to agencies: Act on PPP asset-threshold impact
Congress to agencies: Act on PPP asset-threshold impact ICBA's push for policymakers to address the impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans on regulatory asset thresholds continued making...
Virtual BSA/AML Institute in November
Virtual BSA/AML Institute in November With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML exams, Community Banker University is hosting an upcoming BSA/AML Institute. With...
PPP loan-forgiveness problems make news
PPP loan-forgiveness problems make news Politico reported on the frustrations of community banks and other lenders with the Paycheck Protection Program's loan-forgiveness process. Politico reported...
ICBA opposes threshold change on securities filings
ICBA opposes threshold change on securities filings ICBA filed a comment letter opposing the SEC's proposal to raise the threshold over which institutional investment managers are required to file...
ICBA Statement for PPP Hearing 9-25-2020
ICBA Statement for PPP Hearing 9-25-2020 A simplified forgiveness process is urgently needed to ensure the PPP does not become a quagmire of red tape for lenders and borrowers, distracting them...
ICBA pressing PPP relief in hearing statement
ICBA pressing PPP relief in hearing statement ICBA today is repeating its call for a simplified Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process in a statement for a House subcommittee hearing. ICBA...
IRS: Lenders shouldn't report PPP loan forgiveness
IRS: Lenders shouldn't report PPP loan forgiveness The IRS issued guidance clarifying that lenders should not file information returns or furnish payee statements to report the amount of qualifying...
FHFA again extends forbearance purchases
FHFA again extends forbearance purchases The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 the deadline on buying qualified loans in...
ICBA supports FDIC program for third-party compliance
ICBA supports FDIC program for third-party compliance ICBA said it supports an FDIC standard-setting organization and voluntary certification program that would ease the process of vetting and...
FDIC working on PPP asset-threshold impact: McWilliams
FDIC working on PPP asset-threshold impact: McWilliams The FDIC is exploring options to address the impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans on regulatory asset thresholds, FDIC Chairman Jelena...
Fed updates FAQs on Main Street Lending Program
Fed updates FAQs on Main Street Lending Program The Federal Reserve Board updated its frequently asked questions on the Main Street Lending Program to clarify expectations regarding lender...