As even the most seasoned compliance professionals can attest, deposit operations can be tricky. We recently received a specific question about checks payable that may be relevant to more members of our community, so we’re publishing the question and the answer here. Can checks payable to a business (LLC, Corp.) be cashed or deposited into a personal account? What are the risks if a bank allows such activity, even if you know the individuals have […]
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CFPB ISSUES COVID-19 PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT FAQS
On May 13 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued pandemic related information including a Statement on Supervisory and Enforcement Practices Regarding Regulation Z, FAQs on Open-End (not Home Secured) Rules Related to COVID-19, and FAQs on Payment and Deposit Rules Related to COVID-19. A summary of the Payment and Deposit Rules FAQs, which includes three main questions, is provided below. FAQ one addresses whether a financial or depository institution can change account terms for […]