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ICBA offers resources on PPP data release

Jul 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA this week released talking points and a sample letter to PPP borrowers about the SBA and Treasury Department release of information about individual Paycheck Protection Program loans.

IRS cancels stimulus payments to ineligible recipients

Jul 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS cancelled outstanding Economic Impact Payment checks issued to recipients who may not be eligible for the stimulus payments, including those who might be deceased.

ICBA resources follow release of PPP data

Jul 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Following the SBA and Treasury Department release of information about individual Paycheck Protection Program loans, ICBA released talking points and a sample letter to PPP borrowers about the agency announcement.

ICBA urging grassroots on ILC loophole

Jul 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their senators to co-sponsor legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole.

PPP calculator bill introduced in Senate

Jul 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanked Sens. Angus King (I-Maine) and John Kennedy (R-La.) for introducing legislation to establish a free online calculator to complete Paycheck Protection Program loan-forgiveness forms.

CFPB details higher-level exams

Jul 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau posted frequently asked questions about prioritized assessments, a new supervisory approach the bureau developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

House subcommittee set to pass ag appropriations

Jul 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee adopted fiscal 2021 agriculture and rural development legislation.

ICBA on PPP extension: Community banks a lifeline

Jul 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said community banks will continue working to meet the needs of their communities after Congress passed and President Trump signed a law extending the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline.

ICBA's Merski talks community banks on business podcast

Jul 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA's Paul Merski discussed the benefits of community banks to small businesses and local communities in a new podcast interview.

CFPB begins implementing escrow exemption

Jul 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to implement ICBA-supported relief from mandatory escrow requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans.

Edward Jones applies for ILC

Jul 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Jones Financial Companies said it has applied with the FDIC and Utah Department of Financial Institutions to establish the Edward Jones Bank industrial loan company.

Independent Banker: Small biz loves community banks

Jul 2, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The July issue of Independent Banker magazine focuses on why small businesses love their community banks—especially now. The cover story profiles four enterprising business owners whose community banks have guided them through thick and thin.