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Federal working group designed to boost CDFI access to capital

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the formation of a working group to increase capital for affordable housing lending from the Federal Home Loan Banks.
November 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CDFI Federal Housing Finance Agency 

Former NCUA official profiles rogue credit union

A new blog post spotlights a growth-focused credit union that has rapidly expanded its footprint and obscured its declining net worth by acquiring smaller credit unions and issuing subordinated debt.
November 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

ICBA: Credit union penalty exemplifies consumer impact of lagging oversight

ICBA said a new regulatory action against VyStar Credit Union for harming consumers through its botched rollout of a new online banking system exemplifies the risks posed by lagging credit union regulation.
November 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

ICBA calls for additional EGRPRA outreach meetings

ICBA commended the federal banking agencies for hosting a virtual community banker outreach meeting under their current regulatory review and called for at least three more meetings.
November 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   EGRPRA s.2155 

Michael Benedict: Bridging the Gap

Rate cuts may not provide immediate margin relief, but you can take steps to reduce near-term pressure.
November 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Easing the Way: Current and Upcoming Banking Technology Trends

The best technology is the kind that supports both the customer and the community bank. We look at some key industry challenges and where tech could potentially ease pain points. Importantly, we encourage banks to ask one essential post-implementation question: Is this technology getting the job done?
November 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Alternative Credit Scoring Models: Beyond FICO

Community banks can expand access to capital by looking at other factors for loan approval. Here’s what to consider.
November 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Tim Roy: Pushing Back Against Upcoming FHLB Regulations

Significant changes could be in store for the Federal Home Loan Bank system, with possible negative effects for community banks.
November 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Native American Bank Dedicates a Day to Gratitude

On June 28, Denver-based Native American Bank, N.A., hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at Yellow Bird Woman Park near its Browning, Mont., branch.
November 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Lucas White: Staffing for the Digital Future

We can teach technology, but we can’t teach the passion that comes with community banking. It has to be inherent.
November 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

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