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SBA details PPP forgiveness platform

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
A Small Business Administration user guide offers details on the Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness platform scheduled to go live this Monday, Aug. 10.

ICBA urges PPP reforms ahead of expiration

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed strong support for Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) efforts to renew and simplify the Paycheck Protection Program before it expires tomorrow.

Bipartisan bill offers relief to USDA borrowers

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA-supported legislation to provide loan relief to rural communities was introduced in the House and Senate.

FHFA: landlords must inform tenants of protections

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said multifamily property owners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that enter into forbearance agreements must inform tenants in writing about tenant protections during the forbearance and repayment periods.

Fed announces details of real-time payments service

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Board released details of its forthcoming FedNow real-time payments service, which it is seeking to launch in 2023 or 2024.

Cybersecurity agency releases resiliency guide

Aug 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency this week issued a fact sheet highlighting cyber resiliency resources provided by the federal government, industry, and trade associations.

ICBA continues pushing key stimulus policies

Aug 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
With Congress and the Trump administration negotiating the next stimulus package, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge needed reforms.

Senate panel approves NCUA, SEC nominees

Aug 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Senate Banking Committee approved the nominations of Kyle Hauptman for the National Credit Union Administration Board as well as Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw to be members of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

USDA extends deadlines, defers interest accrual

Aug 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
USDA's Risk Management Agency said it will authorize approved insurance providers to extend deadlines for premium and administrative fee payments.

FinCEN issues FAQs on customer due diligence

Aug 4, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued responses to three frequently asked questions regarding customer due diligence requirements for covered financial institutions.

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.