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What young borrowers want in the loan journey

Younger borrowers have different expectations when it comes to how they bank and do business. The needs of these digital-first customers are leading some community banks to prioritize digital loan processes that make the loan journey more efficient.
July 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Meet 2021’s ThinkTECH Accelerator finalists

Starting in 2018, ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator has helped create a new ecosystem of community bank-friendly fintechs through a rigorous incubator boot camp involving hundreds of community bankers serving as mentors. Read on to learn about this year’s fintech cohort and their diverse mix of lending, cybersecurity and other solutions.
July 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Who made ICBA's 2021 list of Top Lenders?

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending.
July 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Lending 

FinCEN issues AML/CFT priorities

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the first government-wide priorities for anti-money-laundering and counter-financing-terrorism policy.
July 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA Supports Senate Bill Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending

The Independent Community Bankers of America today expressed its strong support for the Senate introduction of the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America (ECORA) Act to support farmers, ranchers and rural homeowners.
July 01, 2021 | Press Release   Agriculture 

IRS enables direct deposit updates for Child Tax Credit payments

The IRS upgraded an online tool to enable families to update their bank account information so they can receive their monthly Child Tax Credit payment.
July 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Taxes & Budget 

Vanessa Hanson Joins ICBA Marketing and Communications Department as Director of Digital and Social Engagement

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced today the hire of Vanessa Hanson as director of digital and social engagement.
July 01, 2021 | Press Release  

CFPB reports on 2020 consumer reporting, servicing violations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report highlighting legal violations identified by bureau examinations in 2020.
June 30, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

HUD proposes restoring ‘disparate impact’ rule

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently proposed rescinding its 2020 rule interpreting the Fair Housing Act’s "disparate impact" standard and restoring its 2013 rule on discriminatory effects.
June 30, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

As Credit Union-Bank Acquisitions Accelerate, ICBA Urges Congressional Hearings

The Independent Community Bankers of America today reinforced its call for Congress to investigate tax-exempt credit unions acquiring taxpaying community banks following a resurgence in interstate acquisitions.
June 18, 2021 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

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