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Preventing and detecting mortgage fraud

Many compliance functions are needed to detect mortgage fraud, from FACTA and FCRA to the SAFE Act. Here’s a look at the requirements.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Compliance Lending 

The juicy story behind First Citrus Bank

April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

The Latest on the SBA Paycheck Protection Program

April 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

ICBA Letter To Treasury-SBA Regarding Concerns With Paycheck Protection Program

If the Paycheck Protection Loan Program doesn’t work for all community banks, both current SBA 7(a) lenders and otherwise, then it will fail to achieve its objectives. Our concerns are outlined in this letter, together with our recommended changes.
April 01, 2020 | News   Advocacy 

Community Banks Remain Shining Stars For Customers and Communities

In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America recognizes the unmatched role that the nation’s nearly 5,000 community banks serve in helping their customers and communities through times of challenge.
April 01, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy 

Detailing the Community Bank Provisions of the CARES Act

On March 25, the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The House of Representatives is expected to pass the legislation, and the President is expected to sign it into law. ICBA succeeded in including a number of provisions that will help community banks sustain critical economic activity with access to credit to struggling small businesses, families, and individuals.
March 30, 2020 | News   Advocacy 

Nacha provides relief on signature requirements

Nacha said it will not enforce signature and similar authentication requirements for receiving depository financial institutions until further notice.
March 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA-Advocated Measures in Congress-Passed Coronavirus Stimulus

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement after the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
March 27, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy 

Fed announces financial reporting relief

The Federal Reserve said it will not take action against financial institutions with $5 billion or less in total assets for submitting certain financial statements within 30 days of the March 31 filing deadline.
March 27, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

Several ICBA-Advocated Measures Included in Coronavirus Stimulus Deal

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement on the coronavirus stimulus package compromise reached today by Congress and the Trump administration.
March 26, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy 

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