CFPB: Tool Enhanced to Promote Competition and Comparison Shopping in Credit Card Market
Price transparency will help families find better credit card deals in a time of rising interest rates Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an improved survey of credit card issuers that can help consumers and families compare interest rates and other features when shopping for a new credit card. Americans pay $120 billion…
FDIC: Bid Window Extended for Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A.
Agency Will Continue to Operate the Bridge Bank while Exploring Strategic Options The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has extended the bidding process for Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, Santa Clara, California. There has been substantial interest from multiple parties, and the FDIC and the bidders need more time to explore all options in…
SBA: Registration Opens for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Taking Place in May 2023
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2023 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from May 2-3, 2023. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National…
OCC: Flagstar Bank, N.A. Receives Conditional Approval to Purchase and Assume Deposits of Signature Bridge Bank, N.A.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced today that it has conditionally approved Flagstar Bank, N.A., Hicksville, New York, to purchase assets and assume certain liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank, N.A., New York, New York. The transaction includes the purchase by Flagstar Bank of certain loan portfolios from Signature Bridge Bank, N.A.,…
FDIC: Flagstar Bank, N.A., a Subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc., to Assume Deposits of Signature Bridge Bank, N.A., from the FDIC
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for substantially all deposits and certain loan portfolios of Signature Bridge Bank, National Association, by Flagstar Bank, National Association, Hicksville, New York, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc., Westbury, New York. The 40 former branches of Signature Bank…
Joint Statement by the Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC Regarding First Republic Bank
The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu: Today, 11 banks announced $30 billion in deposits into First Republic Bank. This show of support by a group of large…
CFPB: Agency Heightens Scrutiny on Unlawful Collection of Payments on Discharged Student Loans
CFPB examiners found servicers engaging in unfair practices in trying to collect on loans discharged in bankruptcy Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a bulletin warning servicers of their obligation to halt unlawful conduct with respect to private student loans that have been discharged by bankruptcy courts. The bulletin details recent findings by…
Federal Reserve: New FedNow Service Launch Scheduled for July 2023
The Service will Debut with Financial Institutions and the U.S. Treasury on Board The Federal Reserve announced that the FedNow Service will start operating in July and provided details on preparations for launch. The first week of April, the Federal Reserve will begin the formal certification of participants for launch of the service. Early adopters…
CFPB: Inquiry Launched into the Business Practices of Data Brokers
Public input will help to inform planned rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched an inquiry into companies that track and collect information on people’s personal lives. In issuing this new Request for Information, the CFPB wants to understand the full scope and breadth of data brokers…
SBA: 2023 State Small Business Persons of the Year Recognized
Top entrepreneurs to be formally recognized during National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced today the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia,…