The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.

Federal banking regulators this week testified before Congress on agency proposals to update policies on bank mergers.

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy Anne Balcer were named to Washingtonian magazine’s 500 Most Influential people feature.

Four Federal Home Loan Bank officials joined ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey for a fireside chat during the final session of ICBA’s Capital Summit.

Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.

Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.

At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.

The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.

The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.

ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.

In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.

The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.

The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following statement. "While a recent unfortunate headline took comments out of context, we have considered the subsequent feedback and circumstances.

After the FDIC said the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio is on track to reach the statutory minimum ahead of schedule, ICBA expressed strong support for proposals from the agency’s leaders to decrease deposit insurance assessments for community banks.