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Another Change for Section 1071 is Brewing

It seems like every morning you get up, grab some coffee, and look for the latest news on so-called “final” rules. Last week, we found out that the federal bank regulatory agencies announced their intent to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023, and reinstate the previous CRA framework.  This week, via a court filing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) signaled their intent to “initiate new rulemaking” for Dodd-Frank […]

Section 1071: Compliance Date Extension

Earlier this week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced an update to Section 1071, the small business lending rule, extending compliance deadlines following recent court rulings. This move, aimed at providing clarity and additional time for lenders, comes in the wake of the Supreme Court decision in CFPB v. CFSA. Background of the Rule and Legal Proceedings The small business lending rule, initially issued by the CFPB on March 30, 2023, faced a temporary […]

U.S. District Court Grants Stay on Section 1071 Compliance Dates

On July 31st, a U.S. District Court in Texas granted a stay on the compliance dates for members of the American Bankers Association (ABA) and Texas Bankers Association (TBA) with respect to the CFPB’s Section 1071 rule that was released earlier this year. The stay will remain in effect until the Supreme Court makes a final decision on the constitutionality of the CFPB’s funding structure. This review is scheduled for October of this year, but […]

8 Steps to Prepare Your Frontline Staff for Section 1071

The frontline staff at financial institutions are often referred to as “the face” of the organization. They interact most with clients and are largely responsible for fostering positive relationships with your customers.  But as a compliance professional, you’re well aware of the impact frontline staff can have on your institution’s ability to pass regulatory muster. Your institution/compliance department has likely already begun taking steps to prepare for the new Small Business Data Collection requirements of […]

We’re Overwhelmed with Questions about the Section 1071 Final Rule

Compliance officers from around the country have overwhelmed us with questions about the final Small Business Data Collection and Reporting requirements from Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank. Since March 30th we’ve been fielding these questions, researching answers, and providing them to our training clients and Compliance Masters Group subscribers. We thought our blog subscribers might also find this helpful and would like to share with you a free, on-demand Q & A session answering 10 of […]