In response to advocacy by ABA and others, the Internal Revenue Service today said that it would extend an implementation deadline for new requirements for lenders using the Income Verification Express Service to verify loan applicants’ incomes. The IRS released the requirements last week, with an effective date of July 1. While ABA supports standards to strengthen the IVES authentication process and prevent fraud, the association raised concerns that the deadline would not provide lenders enough time to put new policies and procedures in place. The new requirements will now be effective July 15.
Survey: Community bankers remain optimistic but concerned about tariff effects
Community bankers maintain an overall positive outlook on the economy but worry that future business conditions are fading, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.