"By nominating an individual to the FDIC Board who lacks state bank supervisory experience, the White House, once again, has ignored the requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Congress insisted on state supervisory experience on the FDIC Board for a reason: states are the chartering authority and primary regulator for 79% of all U.S. banks. State supervisors understand the
Washington, D.C. - CSBS President and CEO Brandon Milhorn remarked on the benefits of the dual banking system today in a keynote address at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s annual banking outlook conference. Federal policy should respect local decision making and enable smaller institutions to serve their customers and communities. Milhorn called for federal policy that would reflect these
The proposed rule states that currently, validation notices, combined with the limited disclosure of consumers’ rights with respect to debt collection, may limit a consumer’s ability to fully exercise their dispute rights.
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the value of homeownership and encourage prospective homeowners. NMLS Consumer Access, established in accordance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (“SAFE Act”) to help promote consumer protection, is the website prospective homeowners can use to verify if the mortgage company or professional they are working
It is with great sadness that we announce that John W. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSBS, died unexpectedly late yesterday in Washington, D.C. “On behalf of the CSBS Board of Directors, executive team, staff and membership, we extend our deepest sympathies to John’s family and everyone who knew and worked with John over his more than 30-year
Misconceptions Misconception: Regulation of nonbank mortgage companies is lax or non-existent. As the primary regulator of nonbanks, states have broad licensing, examination, investigation, and enforcement authorities. Prudential standards, including financial capacity (i.e., net worth/capital and liquidity), governance, and risk management requirements, are also a matter of state law enforced by state regulators. 1 The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry
Why is NMLS being modernized? CSBS is modernizing NMLS because it is a priority that we maintain operational excellence for our state agency and industry users. We are committed to improving the user experience. Specifically, we’re focused on making enhancements to improve system performance and alleviate user pain points. What do you mean when you say “modernizing” NMLS? Does that
Washington, D.C. — The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Brown and Ranking Member Toomey supporting the Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution (S.J. Res.15) to strike down the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) true lender rule. John Ryan, CSBS president and CEO: “The true lender rule undercuts state
Washington, D.C. – Statement from CSBS President and CEO John W. Ryan on the federal housing agencies’ affirmation of mortgage forbearance through Feb. 28, 2021: “State regulators applaud the federal housing agencies for clarifying the deadline for consumers to request forbearance under the CARES Act. This action provides clarity on the appropriate covered period. Importantly, it also gives consumers a