Interim Final Rule Provides Temporary Relief to Community Banking Organizations Due to Coronavirus Response
The federal bank regulatory agencies on Friday announced an interim final rule that provides temporary relief for certain community banking organizations related to certain regulations and reporting requirements as a result, in large part, of their growth in size from the coronavirus response. Community banking organizations are subject to different rules and requirements based on…
OCC: Statement on the President’s Intent to Nominate Brian P. Brooks to Serve as Comptroller of the Currency
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks released the following statement upon the announcement that President Donald J. Trump intends to nominate him to serve as the 32nd Comptroller of the Currency. It is a great honor to have President Donald J. Trump announce his intent to nominate me to serve our nation as the…
OCC: Key Provisions of the June 2020 CRA Rule and Frequently Asked Questions
Summary The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2020, a final rule1 (June 2020 rule) that strengthens and modernizes the agency’s regulations under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This bulletin summarizes key provisions of the June 2020 rule, which became effective October 1, 2020. This bulletin provides responses…
OCC: Report on Key Risks, Effects of COVID-19 in Federal Banking System
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today reported the key issues facing the federal banking system and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the federal banking industry in its Semiannual Risk Perspective for Fall 2020. Banks remain in strong financial condition but profitability is stressed due to low interest rates and increasing…
CFPB: Agencies Propose Regulation on the Role of Supervisory Guidance
Five federal financial regulatory agencies today invited comment on a proposal outlining and confirming the agencies’ use of supervisory guidance for regulated institutions. The proposal would codify the statement, as amended, that was issued in September 2018 by the agencies that clarified the differences between regulations and guidance. Unlike a law or regulation, supervisory guidance…
OCC: SoFi’s Application to Establish a National Bank Conditionally Approved
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency yesterday granted conditional approval for Social Finance, Inc., to establish a full-service national bank titled SoFi Bank, National Association. The OCC granted preliminary conditional approval based on a thorough evaluation of information available to the agency, including the representations and commitments made in the application and by…
OCC: Final True Lender Rule Issued
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a rule that determines when a national bank or federal savings association (bank) makes a loan and is the “true lender,” including in the context of a partnership between a bank and a third party. Banks’ lending relationships with third parties can facilitate access…
OCC: New CRA Modernization Resources Released
Summary The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued three items required to support the implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule the agency issued on June 5, 2020 (2020 rule). Note for Community Banks The “Community Reinvestment Act 2020 Rule Small Bank Compliance Guide” and other supporting materials pertain to…