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SBA: $44.8B in 2021 lending through signature programs

Nov 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA said its 7(a) and 504 loan programs supported more than 61,000 traditional loans worth $44.8 billion in fiscal 2021. The lending comprised:

ICBA opposes reconciliation package tax hikes

Oct 29, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed strong opposition to certain tax provisions policymakers are considering as part of the Build Back Better reconciliation package.

IRS plan excluded from budget framework — for now

Oct 29, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
A Biden administration draft framework for the next round of congressional reconciliation discussions leaves out the ICBA-opposed IRS reporting proposal, though ICBA’s campaign against the plan continues.

ICBA, groups oppose grantor trust rule changes

Oct 29, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other business groups urged Congress to reject proposed changes to grantor trust and valuation rules in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill.

OCC issues revised TILA procedures

Oct 29, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued revised interagency examination procedures and rescissions for the Truth in Lending Act

ICBA talks IRS on Fox News as House Dem coalition pushes back

Oct 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA leaders appeared on Fox News to continue raising awareness of the widely opposed IRS reporting proposal.

Webinars feature RTP, FedNow updates

Oct 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and ICBA Bancard next week are kicking off a complimentary webinar series on how community banks can plan for their instant payments journey.

FHFA proposes GSE capital disclosures

Oct 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency proposed additional public disclosure requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework.

CFTC head makes push to be primary crypto regulator

Oct 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The acting head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission urged Congress to consider granting his agency the authority to be the primary federal regulator for digital assets.

ICBA testifies on IRS reporting as Manchin speaks out

Oct 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA testified against the widely opposed IRS reporting proposal while a key Democratic senator raised objections to the policy.

CFPB revises Reg Z dollar amounts

Oct 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule amending the official interpretations for Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act.

OCC issues FAQs on rescinding CRA rule

Oct 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued responses to frequently asked questions on its proposal to rescind its June 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule and replace it with interagency rules adopted in 1995.