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When Every Minute Matters, Choose FirstClose Equity

SPONSORED | Everything old is new again, right? Case in point: Home Equity. These products have been around for decades but in recent years have taken a back seat to cash-out refinances. Now this is changing as borrowers with historically low first mortgage rates and generationally high levels of tappable equity rediscover HELOCs.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Lending 

ICBA: Credit Card Proposal Raises Questions About CFPB’s Recognition of Community Bank Business Model

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rule on credit card fees for late payments.
February 01, 2023 | Press Release   Compliance Credit Cards Community Bank Awareness 

FDIC extends deadline on proposed updates to logo rules

The FDIC extended by 45 days the public comment period for proposed changes to its regulations relating to the FDIC’s official sign, official advertising statement, deposit insurance misrepresentations, and misuse of the agency’s name or logo. Comments are now due by April 7.
January 31, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA Delivers Policy Priorities to 118th Congress

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today shared its policy priorities for the 118th Congress with members of the House and Senate.
January 30, 2023 | Press Release   Advocacy Community Bank Awareness 

Digital transformation webinar series continues tomorrow

ICBA’s Digital Transformation Demystified webinar series continues tomorrow with part three on building or perfecting a digital transformation plan.
January 30, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Instant Payments 

House Financial Services Committee announces majority staff

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced the panel’s majority staff for the 118th Congress. Staffers include Staff Director Matthew Hoffmann, Chief Counsel and Policy Director Kimberly Betz, and Director of Operations Lindsey Shackelford.
January 30, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA supports federal actions to mitigate nonbank risks

ICBA said it supports several federal actions announced Friday that will help mitigate the risks posed by special-purpose depository institutions and digital assets.
January 30, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

New resource spotlights six phases of FedNow journey

The Federal Reserve released a guide on the six phases of the FedNow Service journey. The document shows key activities and decisions for organizations to prepare for and go live with FedNow.
January 30, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Instant Payments 

ICBA urges CFPB to limit burden of rulemaking on consumer data

ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to limit the regulatory burden of its pending rulemaking to establish standards for sharing consumer financial data.
January 27, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

ICBA meets with Waters on CDFI certification changes

ICBA continued its campaign opposing changes to the Community Development Financial Institution certification application during a meeting with House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.).
January 27, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CDFI MDI 

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