The OCC yesterday released an updated version of its Bank Accounting Advisory Series that provides accounting guidance for accountants at financial institutions. The update, among other things, includes recent answers to frequently asked questions from banks and examiners about troubled debt restructurings, other real estate owned and pushdown accounting.
ABA urges FHA to revise RAP demonstration before launch
ABA expressed support for FHA's proposed voluntary Reinstatement Advance Payment, or RAP, demonstration, but also offered several recommendations to ensure mortgagees are fully equipped to participate in the demonstration and borrowers are treated fairly and consistently.








