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PPP loan-forgiveness problems make news

Sep 29, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Politico reported on the frustrations of community banks and other lenders with the Paycheck Protection Program's loan-forgiveness process.

ICBA opposes threshold change on securities filings

Sep 29, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA filed a comment letter opposing the SEC's proposal to raise the threshold over which institutional investment managers are required to file quarterly Form 13F reports.

Hearing on fintech payments framework

Sep 28, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
While Congress continues to work on another stimulus package, the House Financial Services Committee has a virtual hearing this week on fintech payments.

Regulator council backs stricter GSE capital standards

Sep 28, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Stability Oversight Council largely endorsed the Federal Housing Finance Agency's proposal to raise capital requirements on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

ICBA to Congress: Simplify PPP forgiveness

Sep 28, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged Congress to immediately pass stand-alone legislation to simplify Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness to preserve the success of the program.

ICBA pressing PPP relief in hearing statement

Sep 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is repeating its call for a simplified Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process in a statement for a House subcommittee hearing.

Congress to agencies: Act on PPP asset-threshold impact

Sep 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA's push for policymakers to address the impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans on regulatory asset thresholds continued making headway.

FHFA again extends forbearance purchases

Sep 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 the deadline on buying qualified loans in forbearance.

IRS: Lenders shouldn't report PPP loan forgiveness

Sep 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS issued guidance clarifying that lenders should not file information returns or furnish payee statements to report the amount of qualifying forgiveness on Paycheck Protection Program loans.

PPP complexity could limit effectiveness: GAO

Sep 23, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The complexity and lack of guidance surrounding Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness could limit the effectiveness of future rounds of the program, the GAO reported.

House passes ICBA-backed minority bank bill

Sep 23, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The House passed ICBA-supported legislation that would modify regulatory processes to support Minority Depository Institutions.

Treasury, IRS lack info on EIP non-filers: GAO

Sep 23, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department and IRS lack updated information on how many eligible Economic Impact Payment recipients have yet to receive their funds, the GAO said.