Here are few interesting news items we brought together in a compliance news round-up for this week… CFPB’s Section 1071 Filing Platform: Beta Testing Feedback As many of you are aware, the beta Small Business Lending Filing Platform opened in August for testing & commentary. Earlier this week, the CFPB released a few tips related to LEIs, data submission, and filing tools early user feedback. Below you’ll find their tips, exactly as shared by the […]
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CFPB Study Finds Differential Treatment in Small Business Lending Markets
Yesterday, the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) released a study revealing disparities in how lenders treat Black and white small business owners seeking loans. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said, “The results of our secret shopping are consistent with the longstanding concerns that small business loan borrowers experience different treatment based on their race. Fair access to small business loans is essential for the success of our economy.” Key Findings from the Study The CFPB’s […]
FREE Section 1071 Guide For Community Bankers
Download our FREE Section 1071 guide, “An Introduction to Section 1071: Small Business Lending Data Collection Requirements,” to understand how the latest regulatory changes will reshape the landscape of small business lending. Written by the experts here at COMPLIANCE RESORUCE, this paper will help you… Comprehensive Overview of Section 1071: Gain a thorough understanding of the key elements of the new regulation and its implications for financial institutions. Implementation Timeline: Learn about the critical […]
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 […]
Section 1071: Where We Stand Now
Since Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank act was finalized by the CFPB on March 30, 2023, it has been surrounded by controversy. The rule, requiring small business lenders to collect race, gender, and other demographic data from small business loan applicants, was more than a decade in the making but with various legal actions complicating the picture, let’s take a look at where Section 1071 stands now. Controversy in Congress Earlier this month, the Senate […]