Criticism Mounts over SBA’s Proposal to Increase Fees on its 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program
← Previous Article Next Article → In its Annual Performance Report, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that to cover the costs of its 7(a) loan guaranty program, SBA would either have to raise fees or it would need an additional $99 million...
Explore Investment Options and Your Financial Risk Tolerance
← Previous Article Next Article → Investments can be a great way to grow your hard-earned money over time. For many people, the idea of investing is both exciting and daunting. In this post, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) will...
Closed-End Loan Delinquencies Fall in the Fourth Quarter of 2018
← Previous Article Next Article → The American Bankers Association (ABA) released new data yesterday covering loan delinquencies. Most closed-end loans saw a fall in delinquencies in the fourth quarter of 2018 while most open-ended loans saw a small...
Kraninger Becomes Head of FFIEC
← Previous Article Next Article → Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), was recently named chairman of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), an interagency governmental body that is...
New Report: Native Credit Unions Provide Needed Services for Tribal Communities
← Previous Article Next Article → Native credit unions, especially those that are certified as community development financial institutions (CDFIs), “offer the broadest array of products and services focused on the individual needs of low-income and...
Banking Deserts: Fact or Fiction?
← Previous Article Next Article → Banking deserts may not be as big of a problem as typically reported, according to a new study by the Bank Policy Institute (BPI). “Our results indicate that almost every statement made thus far about banking deserts and on...
The Importance of Saving for the Future
← Previous Article Next Article → April is Financial Literacy Month, a great time to hone your financial wellness and an opportunity to reassess your savings goals. A lack of sufficient savings is a problem for many people in the United States. According to...
The Use of Subcontractors by Tribal Businesses
← Previous Article Next Article → The use of third-party contractors or subcontractors is a common and growing business practice in America. It is utilized by both small businesses and large multinational corporations for a variety of reasons, including...
