The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have announced an increase in the exemption threshold for smaller loans from appraisal requirements on higher-priced mortgage loans. Starting January 1, 2026, the new threshold will be $34,200, up from $33,500.
This adjustment is tied to a 2.1 percent annual rise in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as measured on June 1, 2025.
The Federal Reserve Board has announced the designation of chairs and deputy chairs for each of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks for 2026.
The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, to acquire Southwest Bancshares, Inc. This transaction will also result in the indirect acquisition of Texas Partners Bank, both…
The Federal Reserve Board has released the minutes from its meeting held on December 10, 2025, where it reviewed and determined the discount rates offered to depository institutions through the discount window.
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