Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Currently, the Senate resolution has not moved beyond introduction, but the House Financial Services Committee recently approved the House resolution to advance. Furthermore, the estimated compliance costs are minimal when compared to the net income lenders generate from originating small business loans.”

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On February 16, the CFPB reported on the first set of results from the newly updated Terms of Credit Card Plans survey. The report alleges that large banks are offering worse credit card terms and interest rates than small banks and credit unions, regardless of credit risk. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On February 26, CoinSpeaker reported that in May, the U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 30, 2024

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On January 29, Acting Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) Michael J.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 28, 2023

On December 20, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Justice Department sued Colony Ridge, for allegedly operating an illegal land sales scheme and targeting Hispanic borrowers with false statements and predatory loans. For more information, click here. On December 20, Fannie Mae issued SVC-2023-06.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 16, 2023

On October 11, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion concerning consumers’ requests for information regarding their accounts with large banks and credit unions. The rules also include servicers of these products subject to the act and licensure. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The FTC alleged that the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the Department of Education, charged illegal junk fees, and offered students loan forgiveness promises that were not fulfilled. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Community Financial Services Association of America v. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 5, 2023

On June 29, the United Kingdom’s cryptocurrency bill — the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 — was approved by King Charles and ratified into law. financial institutions, including banks, savings associations, credit unions, and mortgage companies. For more information, click here.

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Fico Collections

OCTOBER 26, 2021

5 Ways Credit Unions Can Be More Resilient with AI and Analytics. Credit unions are sitting on a lot of risk right now. This COVID pandemic aftershock is about to hit the financial services industry, which means that credit unions need to pay close attention to their capital, asset quality, earnings, and liquidity.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 17, 2023

On January 13, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released results of a survey of senior financial officers at banks about their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances. On January 13, the Fed announced preliminary financial information, indicating that the Federal Reserve Banks had estimated net income of $58.4

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 31, 2023

Banks and credit unions should not only routinely require, but also closely scrutinize, criminal background checks during the hiring process in order to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory schemes. The SBA regulations will apply to both banks and credit unions that process SBA loans. 12 CFR § 741.3.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 28, 2023

Department of Education (DOE), used deceptive loan forgiveness promises, and falsely claimed they were offering relief under the “Biden Loan Forgiveness” plan to lure students and collect millions in illegal upfront fees. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The complaint alleged that Ryan and others conspired to defraud First NBC Bank through a variety of schemes, including by disguising the true financial status of certain borrowers and their troubled loans, concealing the true financial condition of the bank from the board of directors, auditors, and examiners.

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Fico Collections

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tackling the Fintech Threat: A Guide for Banks and Credit Unions. What financial institutions need to compete with fintech threat disrupters. billion globally in 2021 – banks and credit unions are losing their status as the primary financial services providers to American consumers. by Darryl Knopp.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 14, 2023

While many Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers use the product without noticeable indications of financial stress, the report finds that Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers will more likely become active users of other types of credit products like credit cards, personal loans, and student loans. government.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

On November 29, House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and committee member Bill Foster (D-IL) sent a letter to the leaders of multiple federal regulators, asking them to monitor technological development in the financial services industry to ensure that algorithmic bias does not occur.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 16, the National Credit Union Administration — the federal regulator that oversees credit unions — announced that credit unions may partner with third-party digital asset service providers to give members access to cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. On December 16, U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 6, 2023

While many Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers use the product without noticeable indications of financial stress, the report finds that Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers will more likely become active users of other types of credit products like credit cards, personal loans, and student loans. government.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On September 15, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) assessed a $15 million civil money penalty against Bancrédito International Bank and Trust Corporation (Bancrédito) for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and its implementing regulations. (A Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions considered proposed legislation to expand access to financial services for underserved communities. Postal Service (the “Post Office”); and. Source: site. Commentary Steven Lofchie.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 8, the board of governors for the Federal Reserve (the Fed), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and the OCC requested public comment on proposed guidance addressing reconsiderations of value (ROV) for residential real estate transactions.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 21, 2022

On June 16, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the availability of data on 2021 mortgage lending transactions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) by 4,338 U.S. financial institutions. Covered institutions include banks, savings associations, credit unions, and mortgage companies.

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Basically, credit scoring models want to see that you can manage different types of financing, most notably revolving accounts, such as a credit card, and installment accounts, such as a mortgage or auto loan. The credit bureaus have determined that the types of accounts you have is predictive of your future credit risk.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In particular, the minimum loan size for three Main Street facilities available to for-profit and nonprofit borrowers was reduced from $250,000 to $100,000, and the fees were adjusted to encourage the provision of these smaller loans. The legislation would benefit banks and credit unions with assets under $15 billion.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The following is a guest post from Dr. David L Tuyo II, president and CEO of University Credit Union. Certainly, there has been and will be even more severe impact across some key industries, but this shouldn’t be a cause for panic, particularly if you aren’t financially tied directly to any of the hardest-hit industries.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 28, 2022

Federal Activities: On March 24, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Modified Loan Application Register (LAR) data for 2021 became available on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s HMDA platform for approximately 4,316 HMDA filers. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 6, 2024

House Bill (HB) 4456 would create a new chapter to the Massachusetts Code explicitly stating that EWA services offered under the new chapter are not loans or other form of credit or debt, and voluntary tips or gratuities are not interest or finance charges. The bill is pending before the Joint Financial Services Committee.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 5, 2023

On January 4, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that his office had reached settlements with Bellco and Canvas credit unions which will provide $4 million in refunds of unearned guaranteed automobile protection (GAP) premiums to consumers that the credit unions failed to provide previously. Jeremy Rosenblum.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. As of March 18, the department intends to issue full loan discharges for borrowers with approved borrower defense claims.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 22, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. financial institutions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 24, 2020

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos implemented President Donald Trump’s memorandum extending relief on federally held student loans to borrowers through the end of the year. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed earlier this year suspends payments on federally held student loans until September 30, 2020.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 26, 2020

On October 23, lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a bill to exclude Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from regulators’ calculations of the asset size of smaller banks. The legislation would benefit banks and credit unions with assets under $15 billion. For more information, click here.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The first consideration that lenders (banks and credit unions alike) often face is when, and if, to conclude that the account owner does not intend to, or is not able to, clear the negative balance or loan deficiency. As a result, a loan that is charged off is written off and deemed a loss of principal and interest.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 20, 2021

Pritzker signed the Illinois Predatory Loan Prevention Act (Act) into immediate effect on March 23. These measures intended to provide extra protection from lending practices that “could pose risks for service members and their families,” while also promoting military readiness and service member retention. [2]

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NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Transaction information such as account numbers, payment history, loan balances and information from court records or consumer reports. The GLBA covers any institutions that provide financial services, including : Handling loans. Providing financial advising. Credit union. Loan balances.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Given the rise of digital banking, the final rule also requires banks to lend to LMI communities in areas where they have a concentration of mortgage and small business loans, not just where they have physical branches. emphasizes smaller loans and investments that are more responsive to the needs of LMI communities.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 8, 2023

As discussed here , in April 2023, Colorado introduced HB 1229 that proposed to limit certain charges on consumer loans and simultaneously opt Colorado out of sections 521-523 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA). export” their home state’s interest-rate authority).

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