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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.

SBA reopening for more lenders Friday

Jan 13, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Small Business Administration just announced that it will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets this Friday, Jan. 15.

ICBA Statement on Conservatorship of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Jan 13, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

SBA issues PPP resources ahead of launch

Jan 11, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA on Friday and over the weekend released a series of forms and guidance for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program lending starting for certain lenders today.

IRS redirecting, reissuing some EIP2s

Jan 11, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS said it is working with the tax-preparation industry to redirect second Economic Impact Payments that for some recipients went to temporary bank accounts established when their 2019 tax returns were filed.