Two Indiana Bankers Named ICBA Rising Stars
Only five bankers across the nation were selected as "Rising Stars" by the Independent Community Bankers of America. Two of those five honorees are Indiana bankers!
Congratulations to Craig Buse, Springs Valley Bank & Trust, Jasper, and Noah Smith, Crossroads Bank, Wabash, who represent the best and brightest nationwide in the community banking industry. They were nominated by their peers for their commitment to quality, ingenuity, integrity in business practices and service to the community. Read ICBA news release.
Exciting Forum Opportunities
For the first time, IBA is offering senior lenders and CFOs the opportunity to become charter members of one of two key forums:
Both forums bring participants from across the state together at IBA headquarters three times annually to dissect common issues and to discuss tactics in driving bank performance. The number of participants is limited in order to encourage open discussion, and we strive to avoid including direct competitors within the same forum. For more information, please contactLaurie A. Rees at the IBA, 317-387-9380.
Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation
The Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), endorsed by the IBA, is a conduit for banks to earn risk-free CRA loans and investment credit, while achieving above-market yields and helping to stop the exploitation and abuse of nursing home residents. Loans and investments made by banks enable the SHCPF to provide the acclaimed Senior Crimestoppers program at no cost to low- and moderate-income senior housing facilities.
IBA has scheduled a free webinar on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. EST, with a goal of full membership participation. The webinar will detail the initiative and its benefits to participating banks.
Click here to register. When prompted, enter the meeting code 4142 and click the “Register” button. Registrants will receive e-mail confirmation. For assistance, please call 800-898-2315.
Introducing the New IBA/Office Depot Program
IBA members and associate members can now access a national group purchasing plan from Office Depot. In addition to office supplies, the program includes office furniture, print/copy services, custom business forms, stationery supplies, promotional products, and lunchroom and janitorial supplies. Current participants on this national program have experienced an average savings of 40 percent off their prior office product costs. To start saving, click Office Depot/IBA.
Protect Your Bank Against Fraud
The Thumbprint Signature Program has been proven to dramatically decrease check fraud, and security professionals believe that early visibility of the program acts as a significant deterrent. By requiring a fingerprint from noncustomers utilizing the special "inkless" Thumbprint touch pad, you can decrease check fraud by up to 75 percent. For more information or to place an order, click here.
HUD's New Settlement Cost Booklet
Regarding the new Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1 Settlement Statement forms, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has delivered on its promise to release a revised Settlement Cost Booklet. This new guide, which lenders and brokers are required to give to consumers within three days of applying for a mortgage loan, was made available by HUD in mid-December, just two weeks before the implementation deadline.
Are lenders expected to use it with the new forms as of Jan. 1? According to a spokesman for HUD, the answer is yes.Read more.
To view a PDF of the document, click here.
To contact HUD about publications, call 800-767-7468.
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