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SBA issues resources as PPP fully reopens today

Jan 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA over the weekend issued additional resources on the Paycheck Protection Program, which will fully open to all participating lenders today

USDA finalizes hemp rule

Jan 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The USDA issued its final rule regulating the production of hemp. The rule—which takes effect March 22—includes licensing and recordkeeping requirements, procedures for testing THC levels, compliance provisions, and more.

CISA issues guides with cyber best practices

Jan 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued new guides for federal agencies with best practices that can apply throughout the commercial sector.

CFPB issues compliance guide for debt collection rule

Jan 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new small entity compliance guide summarizing the October 2020 debt collection rule.

PPP reopening for more lenders today

Jan 15, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) today. The reopening applies to both first- and second-draw applications.

FBI alert, webinar offer threat update

Jan 15, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The FBI issued an alert on violence related to the electoral certification and inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. The alert recaps investigative activity and provides a national threat picture through next week's inauguration.

NCUA seeks expanded powers for CUSOs

Jan 15, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The National Credit Union Administration issued a proposed rule that would expand credit union service organizations' permissible services and activities to include anything federal credit unions can currently do.

FHFA, Treasury allow GSEs to continue retaining earnings

Jan 15, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department updated the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to continue to retain earnings until they satisfy the requirements of the 2020 GSE capital rule.

PPP reopening for more lenders tomorrow

Jan 14, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA said it will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Jan. 15.

ICBA backs efforts to recapitalize GSEs

Jan 14, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said it strongly supports Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria’s efforts to fully recapitalize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

ICBA urges OCC to withdraw CRA survey

Jan 14, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups called on the OCC to withdraw the CRA Information Collection Survey that was published in the Federal Register in December.

CFPB issues guidance on Limited English Proficiency consumers

Jan 14, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance that encourages financial institutions to better serve Limited English Proficiency consumers.