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Changes to the Regulatory Capital Rule to Accommodate the Paycheck Protection Program

April 9, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Changes to the Regulatory Capital Rule to Accommodate the Paycheck Protection Program\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Summary: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (together, the agencies) issued an interim final rule on April 7, 2020, that allows banking organizations to […]

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Opportunities for selling Held-to-Maturity securities

April 9, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column width=\”5/6\”][vc_custom_heading text=\”Opportunities for selling Held-to-Maturity securities\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text] ICBSD Preferred Partner, ICBA Securities and Vining Sparks, has published a Strategic Insight regarding banks’ ability to sell certain of its bonds. The report suggests that conditions may have been met for banks to sell HTM securities without tainting the remainder of the portfolio. It also says […]

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Considerations for a PPP Note

April 9, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Considerations for a PPP Note \” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\”5/6\”][vc_column_text]You should always consult with your bank attorney when preparing loan documents. We have put together some information for your consideration when utilizing your own note forms.  We are also advised that forms vendors have either prepared a note or are in the process of preparing notes […]

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Paycheck Protection Program Loans: FAQ’s

April 7, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Paycheck Protection Program ” h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” h4=”Frequently Asked Questions ” color=”green” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”View FAQs” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhome.treasury.gov%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2F136%2FPaycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions.pdf||target:%20_blank|”]The U.S. Treasury has released a FAQ document regarding the Paycheck Protection Program to provide you with additional guidance.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Paycheck Protection Program Loans: FAQ\’s

April 7, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=\”Paycheck Protection Program \” h2_google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\” h4=\”Frequently Asked Questions \” color=\”green\” add_button=\”bottom\” btn_title=\”View FAQs\” use_custom_fonts_h2=\”true\” btn_link=\”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhome.treasury.gov%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2F136%2FPaycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions.pdf||target:%20_blank|\”]The U.S. Treasury has released a FAQ document regarding the Paycheck Protection Program to provide you with additional guidance.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Paycheck Protection Program Loans: FAQ\’s

April 7, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=\”Paycheck Protection Program \” h2_google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\” h4=\”Frequently Asked Questions \” color=\”green\” add_button=\”bottom\” btn_title=\”View FAQs\” use_custom_fonts_h2=\”true\” btn_link=\”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhome.treasury.gov%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2F136%2FPaycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions.pdf||target:%20_blank|\”]The U.S. Treasury has released a FAQ document regarding the Paycheck Protection Program to provide you with additional guidance.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Agencies Announce Changes to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio

April 6, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Agencies Announce Changes to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] News Release – April 06, 2020 Agencies Announce Changes to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced the issuance of two interim final rules to provide temporary relief to community banking organizations. The agencies are acting to implement Section […]

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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rule

April 3, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=\”SBA PPP: Resources and Forms\” h2_google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\” color=\”green\” add_button=\”bottom\” btn_title=\”VIEW FULL BREAKDOWN\” btn_color=\”green\” use_custom_fonts_h2=\”true\” btn_link=\”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icbsd.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F04%2FPPP-Full-Breakdown-4.3.2020.pdf|||\”] On April 2, 2020 the interim final rule for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was released to the public. Since then, ICBSD has been hard at work reviewing and analyzing the rule to provide as much clarity as possible for […]

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Governor Noem Declares April as Community Banking Month

April 1, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Governor Kristi Noem has declared April as Community Banking Month as a way to recognize the unwavering commitment and tremendously positive impact independent community banks have on their communities throughout the state. We encourage you to share this with your staff, board members, patrons and community members![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\”3872\” img_size=\”large\”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Treasury Issues Paycheck Protection Program Information

April 1, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Treasury Issues Paycheck Protection Program Information\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\”2/3\”][vc_column_text]Just as community bankers are working nonstop to support their local customers and communities amid the coronavirus outbreak, ICBA is working around the clock and committed to getting you the facts and resources you need as soon as possible so you can focus on running your bank. […]

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