ICBA: ICBA Applauds Signing of Law to Restrict Mortgage “Trigger Leads”
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today applauded President Trump for signing into law the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808), which will help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants. Introduced by Reps. John Rose (R-Tenn.) and Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), the Homebuyers Privacy…
Census Bureau: New 2024 Educational Attainment Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the Educational Attainment in the United States: 2024 table package examining the education level of adults age 18 and older by age, sex, race, nativity and other demographic and social characteristics. Data are based on statistics from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement. Highlights Age Sex Occupation and Industry…
SBA: First-Ever Loan Program Dedicated to American Manufacturers Launched
MARC Loans Will Expand Access to Credit Lines that Create Jobs, Onshore Production, and Support the Return of Industrial Dominance Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will offer working capital…
ABA: Foundation and FBI Release New Infographic to Help Americans Spot and Avoid Deepfake Scams
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the tactics of scammers who exploit this technology to deceive and defraud consumers. Today, the American Bankers Association Foundation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a new infographic aimed at educating the public about the growing threat of deepfake scams. The infographic highlights how AI-generated or manipulated…
ICBA: 2025 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Efforts to Create Resilient Communities
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation’s community banks to support and uplift local communities. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine. “ICBA is proud to recognize our 2025 National…
ABA: Foundation Encourages Banks to Host “Lights, Camera, Save!” Teen Video Contest
Teens compete for awards worth as much as $10,000 in this national competition sponsored by Visa The American Bankers Association Foundation is urging banks across the country to participate in its upcoming 15th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video competition that runs from Oct.1 to Nov. 30. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to…
FDIC: CRA Examination Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2025 Issued
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the list of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the fourth quarter 2025. CRA regulations require each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish its quarterly CRA examination schedule at least 30 days before the beginning of each quarter. The Community Reinvestment Act is…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report Issued for July 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for July 2025: New Home SalesSales of new single-family houses in July 2025 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 652,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the…