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Fed outlook assumes stimulus spending: minutes

Oct 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Many Federal Open Market Committee members are predicating their economic outlook on the passage of additional economic stimulus spending, according to the minutes of their Sept. 15-16 meeting.

SBA issues guidance on PPP deferral period

Oct 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the extended deferral period for borrower payments on PPP loans.

Credit union acquisitions demand hearing: ICBA

Oct 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Credit union acquisitions of community banks represent an "obscene" use of taxpayer subsidies and should be reviewed by Congress, ICBA's Paul Merski told Banking Dive.

CFPB relaxes stance on marketing services agreements

Oct 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released frequently asked questions on the legality of RESPA marketing services agreements.

Independent Banker previews election

Oct 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The October issue of Independent Banker magazine previews the 2020 election and what the potential outcomes mean for community banks.

PPP forgiveness push continues

Oct 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress and enlist the support of small-business contacts on behalf of PPP forgiveness legislation.

CFPB outlines consent order termination process

Oct 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a policy statement outlining the process of applying for early termination of administrative consent orders.

Romero Rainey: Call Congress on PPP forgiveness

Oct 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey urged community bankers to call their members of Congress and enlist the support of small-business contacts on behalf of PPP forgiveness legislation.

FDIC to Congress: We're working on PPP asset-threshold impact

Oct 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC told a group of House Republicans that it is exploring options to address the impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans on bank and bank holding company asset thresholds.

SBA issues change-of-ownership procedures for PPP borrowers

Oct 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA issued a notice on the required procedures for changes of ownership of Paycheck Protection Program borrowers.

OCC issues CRA community bank resources

Oct 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued a Small Bank Compliance Guide and other resources on its Community Reinvestment Act final rule, which took effect Oct. 1.

IRS: Lenders shouldn't report PPP loan forgiveness

Oct 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS recently issued guidance clarifying that lenders should not file information returns or furnish payee statements to report the amount of qualifying forgiveness on PPP loans.