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Oklahoma Settlements Involving Minors Act Minor as POD beneficiary Discrimination update: ECOA and FHA Oklahoma Settlements Involving Minors Act of 2022 By Pauli D. Loeffler The Oklahoma Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act of 2022 (“Minor Settlements Act” or the “Act”) is found in Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes and became effective November 1, 2022.  For some reason, …

In This Issue… One week until OBA Convention! FDIC posits ‘targeted’ coverage might be best option for deposit insurance reform Send in your bank family photos! OBA education corner … One week until OBA Convention! The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks constitute a family … and the family is made up of many members. Nearly 200 banks and …

The U.S. banking system remains the deepest and most resilient in the world, and the diversity of banks serving communities across the country continues to be a source of strength for the nation’s economy, the OBA, the American Bankers Association and 50 other state bankers associations said last week in a letter to congressional leaders. The groups noted that while the …

In This Issue… OBA Convention room cutoff deadline this week! OBA, other state associations, ABA tout banking industry to Congress Send in your bank family photos! OBA education corner … OBA Convention room cutoff deadline this week! The cutoff for reserving a room in the OBA’s room block at convention next month has been extended to Friday, April 28. The …

The 2023 OBA Directory of Banks is now ready to buy! This essential reference includes financial data, important information about all Oklahoma banks, savings and loans, savings banks and holding companies, key personnel by function and title, answers to rules and regulations, legislators, state and national agencies, courthouses, fast-find index, and much more! Each Directory is $40 per copy for OBA-member bankers, …

In This Issue… We are family: OBA Convention open for registration SBA issues final rule, stops 7(a) lender moratorium 2023 OBA Directory of Banks available for purchase OBA education corner … We are family: OBA Convention open for registration The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks constitute a family … and the family is made up of many members. …

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s 2023 guide reflects an amendment to the 2020 HMDA rule to make adjustments to loan volume thresholds which are effective Jan. 1, 2023; it is imperative to HMDA reporting. This guide focuses on HDMA data submitted due by March 1, 2024, please click here for more information.

The Small Business Administration issued a final rule this week to lift the moratorium on the number of non-depository lenders in the 7(a) program. Through the 7(a) program, banks and other lenders provide loans to underserved small businesses. The number of non-depository institutions in the program has been capped at 14 institutions for decades, but that cap is eliminated under …

In This Issue… Send it your bank family photos! Upcoming Oklahoma Banker newspaper combines April, May issues Deadline for OBA scholarship approaching OBA partners with ODP Business Solutions for member discounts Welcome, new strategic members OBA education corner … Send in your bank family photos! The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks constitute a family … and the family …

In This Issue… CFPB sets policy statement on abusive acts, practices We are family: OBA Convention open for registration! Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2023 Contact Banker Program Thank you to our Senior Management Conference sponsors! OBA education corner … CFPB sets policy statement on abusive acts, practices The Consumer Financial Protection Agency on Monday issued proposed guidance …