On May 12, 2020, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a proposed rule designed to help alleviate the deposit insurance assessment effects of participating in certain programs established by
On April 9, 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies declared an interim final rule related to the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
During these unprecedented times, banks may be asked by customers about loan payment deferrals. While this can be a straightforward process for consumer non-real estate loans and business loans, residential
In the summer of 2017, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provided guidance on managing liquidity risks in the 21st century. In volume 14, issue 1 of the FDIC’s ‘Supervisory
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently released a joint statement on heightened cybersecurity risks. While many financial institutions are addressing
The Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requires financial institutions to file currency transaction reports (CTRs) for certain cash transactions, and many transactions are performed by persons
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) updated its Currency Transaction Report (CTR) Electronic Filing Requirements document in October 2019 and again modified these details in November
Since the inception of TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules, many questions exist about how these regulations apply to construction loans. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released two companion guides
It is important to review your real estate valuation program, as it is fundamental to the value of your loan portfolios. Remaining apprised of real estate value fluctuations and obtaining
Your borrowers are your stock in trade; however, shopping around is a way of life for many Americans. Even a borrower who is content with your services could seek a
