Independent Banker covers core negotiations

Aug 4, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The August issue of Independent Banker magazine focuses on how community banks can get the most out of contract negotiations with core providers.

ICBA posts guide on Economic Injury Disaster Loan liens

Aug 4, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA posted a new guide to Small Business Administration lien requirements on Economic Injury Disaster Loans after seeking SBA input on its treatment of EIDLs.

Small biz switching to community banks: WSJ

Aug 4, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Many small businesses have switched from large banks to community banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic because of their successful implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Agencies issue principles as loan-accommodation periods end

Aug 4, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Federal regulators released risk management and consumer protection principles for financial institutions to consider while working with borrowers as initial coronavirus-related loan accommodation periods come to an end.

ICBA backs legal challenge to OCC fintech charter

Aug 3, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the New York Department of Financial Services lawsuit challenging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's special-purpose national bank charter for fintech companies.

ICBA continues support for House PPP forgiveness bill

Aug 3, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups expressed strong support for the House version of ICBA-advocated legislation to forgive Paycheck Protection Program loans under $150,000.

House passes postal banking amendment

Aug 3, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The House passed an ICBA-opposed amendment to a 2021 spending bill that would fund a postal banking pilot program at the U.S. Postal Service.

ICBA backs limited scope of debt-collection rule

Aug 3, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said it supports how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau structured its notice of proposed rulemaking on disclosures for collecting time-barred debt, or old debt that is no longer legally collectible.

FHFA extends policy on forbearance loan purchases

Aug 3, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency extended a temporary policy that allows for the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria.

ICBA Brief Backs Legal Challenge to OCC Fintech Charter

Jul 31, 2020 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the New York Department of Financial Services lawsuit challenging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's special-purpose national bank charter for fintech companies.

CFPB posts new HMDA FAQs

Jul 31, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released new frequently asked questions on the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

Next ICBA advocacy briefing set for Monday

Jul 31, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA scheduled its next Community Bank Briefing on Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness and other regulatory issues.

ICBA continues pushback against postal banking amendment

Jul 31, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continued pushing back against a pending amendment to a 2021 spending bill that would fund a postal banking pilot program at the U.S. Postal Service.

ICBA seeks clarity on Economic Injury Disaster Loan liens

Jul 31, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is seeking clarity from the SBA on its treatment of Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

Stimulus grassroots push continues

Jul 31, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard grassroots action center to urge Congress to advance ICBA's specific recommendations in the next stimulus package

NCUA finalizes field-of-membership rule

Jul 31, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The National Credit Union Administration finalized its embattled field-of-membership rule significantly expanding the service areas in which community credit unions can do business.

ICBA Reinsurance Announces New Board Member

Jul 30, 2020 | NewsWatch Today | Press Release
ICBA Reinsurance, the captive reinsurance company of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today announced that William Loving, president and CEO of Pendleton Community Bank Inc. in Franklin, West Virginia, was elected to the ICBA Reinsurance board of directors.

Groups join ICBA in urging closure of ILC loophole

Jul 30, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups urged Congress to impose a three-year moratorium on industrial loan company licensing applications.

PPP forgiveness bill introduced in House

Jul 30, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanked Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) for introducing the House version of ICBA-advocated legislation to forgive Paycheck Protection Program loans under $150,000.

ICBA opposes OCC talk of narrow-purpose payments charter

Jul 30, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to the OCC's recent discussions to offer a narrowly focused payments charter.