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Lincoln Savings Bank Among Top SBA Lenders in Iowa for FY 2020
Lincoln Savings Bank Among Top SBA Lenders in Iowa for FY 2020 Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) is one of the top SBA lenders in the state of Iowa for fiscal year 2020, and a recipient of three SBA “Top...
FBI: cyber criminals targeting web-based email
FBI: cyber criminals targeting web-based email The FBI recently issued a Private Industry Notification warning that cyber criminals are taking advantage of the work-from-home environment to exploit...
ICBA’s Independent Banker Reveals 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For
ICBA’s Independent Banker Reveals 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today...
SBA issues instructions on "loan necessity" questionnaires
SBA issues instructions on "loan necessity" questionnaires The SBA issued to lenders a letter and instructions on the agency's "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans...
Register Today for the Virtual ICBA ThinkTECH Policy Summit
Register Today for the Virtual ICBA ThinkTECH Policy Summit ICBA is hosting a virtual ICBA ThinkTECH Policy Summit to bring the nation’s community banks together with key stakeholders to discuss...
ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots
ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge Congress to pass much-needed economic stimulus measures during the lame-duck session. ICBA is calling on community...
ICBA guide details EIDL lien requirements
ICBA guide details EIDL lien requirements ICBA is reminding community bankers about the procedures for renewing or refinancing a line of credit for a borrower with an Economic Injury Disaster Loan....
ICBA pushes back on PPP 'loan necessity' questionnaire
ICBA pushes back on PPP 'loan necessity' questionnaire ICBA has raised questions about an SBA "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more that appears...
OCC issues proposal on CRA general performance standards
OCC issues proposal on CRA general performance standards The OCC issued a proposed rule on Community Reinvestment Act general performance standards with a 60-day comment period. The OCC issued a...
FHFA raises conforming loan limits for 2021
FHFA raises conforming loan limits for 2021 The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021. The Federal...
Bills would address EIDL-PPP conflict
Bills would address EIDL-PPP conflict ICBA recently expressed strong support for House and Senate legislation that would restore forgiveness for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance recipients who...
OCC updates rule on activities and operations
OCC updates rule on activities and operations The OCC issued a final rule designed to update or eliminate outdated regulatory requirements. The OCC issued a final rule designed to update or...
Shelton nomination doesn't advance as Brooks gets OCC nod
Shelton nomination doesn't advance as Brooks gets OCC nod Judy Shelton's Federal Reserve Board nomination failed to advance in the Senate as supportive Republican Sens. Charles Grassley (Iowa) and...
ICBA guide details EIDL lien requirements
ICBA guide details EIDL lien requirements ICBA is reminding community bankers about the procedures for renewing or refinancing a line of credit for a borrower with an Economic Injury Disaster Loan....
Post-election briefing recording available
Post-election briefing recording available A recording of ICBA's latest Community Bank Briefing featuring a post-election and regulatory update is available for download. A recording of ICBA's...
ICBA offers new custom grassroots message
ICBA offers new custom grassroots message ICBA this week launched a new customizable grassroots message for community bankers urging Congress to include common-sense policies in any economic...
PPP loan forgiveness tops $38B
PPP loan forgiveness tops $38B The Small Business Administration said it has forgiven 367,321 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $38.4 billion as of noon Sunday. The Small Business...
Agencies respond to ICBA push on asset thresholds
Agencies respond to ICBA push on asset thresholds Federal regulators announced ICBA-advocated relief from regulatory burdens caused by participating in federal coronavirus response programs....
ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots
ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge Congress to pass much-needed economic stimulus measures during the lame-duck session. ICBA is calling on community...
ICBA seeks comment extension on OCC charter applications
ICBA seeks comment extension on OCC charter applications ICBA and other groups asked the OCC to extend the comment period on two national bank charter applications with Dec. 7 deadlines. ICBA and...
ICBA pushes back on PPP 'loan necessity' questionnaire
ICBA pushes back on PPP 'loan necessity' questionnaire ICBA raised questions about an SBA "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more that appears to...
FHFA issues 2021 multifamily loan purchase caps
FHFA issues 2021 multifamily loan purchase caps The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the 2021 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be $70 billion for each...
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2021 registration open
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2021 registration open Registration is now open for ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2021, ICBA's collaboration with The Venture Center to foster innovative products and...
Advocacy push continues during lame-duck Congress
Advocacy push continues during lame-duck Congress While the 116th Congress winds down in the coming weeks, ICBA's efforts to pass much-needed economic stimulus measures continue unabated, ICBA's...
OCC rule updates licensing requirements
OCC rule updates licensing requirements The OCC released a final rule updating and clarifying licensing policies and procedures. The final rule makes various changes to the OCC’s Rules, Policies,...
CFPB issues debt-collection compliance guide
CFPB issues debt-collection compliance guide The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a guide on its compliance aids related to its final rule implementing the Fair Debt Collection...
DOJ sues to block Visa acquisition of Plaid
DOJ sues to block Visa acquisition of Plaid The Justice Department sued Visa to stop its $5.3 billion acquisition of Plaid, a fintech firm. The DOJ said Visa is a monopolist in online debit...
ICBA raises questions over CDFI proposal
ICBA raises questions over CDFI proposal ICBA expressed concern with a CDFI Fund proposal that would diminish the number of Community Development Financial Institutions and threaten the survival of...
Unlimited webinars for educational binge-watching
Unlimited webinars for educational binge-watching Community Banker University's Unlimited Webinar Pass helps community bankers keep up with emerging trends and regulatory issues by offering...
EIDL-PPP grassroots push continues
EIDL-PPP grassroots push continues While ICBA works with policymakers to address Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance deductions from PPP forgiveness amounts, it continues encouraging community...
ICBA keeps up EIDL push as pressure rises
ICBA keeps up EIDL push as pressure rises ICBA is urging community bankers to direct borrowers to ICBA's small-business alert addressing Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance deductions from PPP...
Senator ups pressure to address EIDL-PPP conflict
Senator ups pressure to address EIDL-PPP conflict Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) called on Senate Small Business Committee leaders to resolve the conflict between Economic Injury Disaster Loan...
Payments continue going digital: BIS
Payments continue going digital: BIS The Bank for International Settlements reported sizable growth in digital payments across many leading economies prior to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bank for...
Coin Task Force seeks survey responses
Coin Task Force seeks survey responses The U.S. Coin Task Force is seeking feedback on a five-minute survey on coin circulation disruptions. Survey responses are due by close of business Wednesday,...
ICBA releasing election analysis tomorrow
ICBA releasing election analysis tomorrow With Election Day polls closing tonight, ICBA tomorrow will release an analysis on the 2020 election results and what they mean for community banks. With...
Fed increases access to Main Street Lending Program
Fed increases access to Main Street Lending Program The Federal Reserve Board reduced the minimum loan size for its Main Street Lending Program from $250,000 to $100,000 and adjusted fees to...
CFPB issues debt-collection rule with ICBA-advocated change
CFPB issues debt-collection rule with ICBA-advocated change The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule to implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which restricts debt...
Agencies propose regulation on supervisory guidance
Agencies propose regulation on supervisory guidance Federal financial regulators invited comment on a proposal outlining and confirming the agencies’ use of supervisory guidance for regulated...
Checks decline at faster pace as alternative payments grow: Fed
Checks decline at faster pace as alternative payments grow: Fed The Federal Reserve Board said the number of checks issued from 2015 to 2018 declined by 8.2 percent per year, a faster pace than the...
Alex Galeano Joins ICBA as SEVP and Chief Financial Officer
Alex Galeano Joins ICBA as SEVP and Chief Financial Officer The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced that Alex Galeano has joined the organization as senior executive vice...
Senate bill responds to ICBA asset-threshold push
Senate bill responds to ICBA asset-threshold push New legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is designed to protect borrowers and lenders from regulatory penalties associated with the...
ICBA-Backed Bill Stops Unintended Regulations from PPP Lending
ICBA-Backed Bill Stops Unintended Regulations from PPP Lending ICBA and the nation's community banks support new legislation that would prevent regulatory penalties for community banks with $15...
Proposal would expand BSA recordkeeping
Proposal would expand BSA recordkeeping The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Federal Reserve Board invited comment on a proposed rule that would amend Bank Secrecy Act recordkeeping and...
Grassroots on EIDL advances continues
Grassroots on EIDL advances continues ICBA continues urging community bankers to direct borrowers to ICBA's small-business alert addressing Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance deductions from PPP...
Venminder Exchange Offers Thousands of Vendor Risk Assessments Performed by Certified Venminder Experts
Venminder Exchange Offers Thousands of Vendor Risk Assessments Performed by Certified Venminder Experts Venminder, an industry recognized provider of third-party risk management solutions, today...
Passageways Invests in Global Organizations Recovering from COVID-19 Disruption by Offering 90 Days of Free Access to OnBoard
Passageways Invests in Global Organizations Recovering from COVID-19 Disruption by Offering 90 Days of Free Access to OnBoard Passageways announced that new accounts are eligible to receive 3...
Romero Rainey: Grassroots needed on EIDL-PPP
Romero Rainey: Grassroots needed on EIDL-PPP ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on community bankers to contact Congress and engage small-business customers on the growing conflict...
Court blocks ICBA-backed 'disparate impact
Court blocks ICBA-backed 'disparate impact A federal court this week blocked implementation of HUD's ICBA-supported final rule amending its interpretation of the Fair Housing Act’s "disparate...
ICBA continues push on EIDL advances
ICBA continues push on EIDL advances ICBA continues calling on community bankers to direct borrowers to ICBA's small-business alert addressing Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advances from borrower...
Promontory Interfinancial Network Changes Name to IntraFi Network
Promontory Interfinancial Network Changes Name to IntraFi Network IntraFi Network has built the nation’s largest deposit network, chosen by more than 3,000 financial institutions. The company was...
ICBA PPP video promotion continues on social media
ICBA PPP video promotion continues on social media ICBA is urging community bankers to retweet and share on social media its ongoing series of videos featuring Paycheck Protection Program borrowers...
Senators join ICBA opposition to securities filings change
Senators join ICBA opposition to securities filings change A group of Senate Banking Committee members joined ICBA in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposal to raise the...
ICBA Letter Regarding the Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act
ICBA Letter Regarding the Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act The HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act (S. 4818) is a welcome effort which reflect certain community bank priorities. ICBA will continue...
Finastra honored with 2020 Microsoft US Partner award
Finastra honored with 2020 Microsoft US Partner award Finastra today announced it has been honored with a 2020 Microsoft US Partner Award in the category of Financial Services. The MSUS Award...
Finastra integrates Optimal Blue live pricing into Fusion MortgagebotPOS
Finastra integrates Optimal Blue live pricing into Fusion MortgagebotPOS Finastra has integrated Optimal Blue into its Fusion MortgagebotPOS solution, enabling banks to provide mortgage applicants...
FDIC responds to ICBA push on asset thresholds
FDIC responds to ICBA push on asset thresholds The FDIC issued an ICBA-advocated interim rule adjusting regulatory asset thresholds for community banks to mitigate costs from their sizable Paycheck...
ICBA hosting PPP webinar today
ICBA hosting PPP webinar today ICBA is scheduled to host a complimentary Paycheck Protection Program webinar at 11:30 a.m. EST today. Staff experts will answer questions and discuss streamlined PPP...
Finastra launches Fusion Mortgagebot Data Insights to help financial institutions optimize their mortgage business
Finastra launches Fusion Mortgagebot Data Insights to help financial institutions optimize their mortgage business Finastra has launched Fusion Mortgagebot Data Insights – a powerful new tool that...
Grassroots continues ahead of Senate PPP vote
Grassroots continues ahead of Senate PPP vote With the Senate scheduled to vote today on a stimulus package that includes ICBA-advocated PPP forgiveness simplification, ICBA is calling on community...
ICBA-Advocated FDIC Rule Ensures Community Banks Not Inadvertently Punished for PPP Leadership
ICBA-Advocated FDIC Rule Ensures Community Banks Not Inadvertently Punished for PPP Leadership Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on...