May 17, 2004 News Archive

Board Releases Current Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey Results
The Board released the results of the most current lending survey, which included a series of questions on residential real estate loans and a question on changes in banks' pricing and investment behavior in light of declining net interest margins.

FDIC Vice Chair Concerned That Increasing Regulatory Burden May Threaten Community Banks
Testifying before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, FDIC Vice Chairman John M. Reich expressed his concern that "the volume and complexity of existing banking regulations, coupled with new laws and regulations, may ultimately threaten the survival of our community banks."

Community Bank Director Training - Announcement