Bankruptcy Blogs

Lenders urge Biden to remove GSE cap on 'high-risk' loans

03/11/21

In its final days, the Trump administration imposed limits on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s holdings of mortgages with loan-to-value ratios above 90% and certain other characteristics. Critics say the changes were unnecessary and disproportionately penalize borrowers of color.

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House bill would push PPP deadline to May 31

03/11/21

The legislation would extend the Paycheck Protection Program for two months and give the Small Business Administration more time to remedy persistent system glitches that have delayed the processing of thousands of loan applications.

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Xceed CEO Freeborn to chair Global Women's Leadership Network

03/11/21

A longtime fixture in the industry, Teresa Freeborn succeeds GWLN founder Susan Mitchell as chair of the group.

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It's time for credit unions to reimagine rewards programs

03/11/21

There are signs that participation in cardholder loyalty offerings is slipping. Credit unions must reengage members if they hope to retain those accounts.

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CFPB rescinds Trump-era policy defining 'abusive' conduct

03/11/21

The agency's new leadership, which has already unwound numerous actions from the prior administration, said the January 2020 guidance implementing criteria for punishing firms that mistreat customers was “inconsistent with the bureau’s duty to enforce Congress’s standard.”

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Two California banks agree to merge

03/11/21

The $21 million deal would combine Feather River Bancorp, a small bank with deep local roots, and Plumas Bancorp, which has deeper pockets and a broader array of products and services.

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Biden Treasury pick quietly starts work to rein in Wall Street

03/11/21

Nellie Liang, President Biden's pick to serve as the Treasury's undersecretary for domestic finance, didn't wait to be nominated before beginning the task of strengthening Wall Street oversight.

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House lawmaker proposes new restrictions on credit bureaus

03/11/21

The bill introduced by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the top Republican on the Financial Services Committee, would expand CFPB authority to the credit reporting industry and require that certain adverse information be removed from a consumer’s credit history.

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Credit Union Association of New Mexico names first Latino CEO

03/11/21

Juan Fernandez Ceballos will take the helm at the state league following Paul Stull’s retirement this summer.

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