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September 11, 2008
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the availability of 2007 data on mortgage lending transactions throughout the nation at 8,610 financial institutions covered by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Covered institutions include, but are not limited to, banks, savings associations, credit unions, and independent mortgage companies. The HMDA data made available today cover lending activity - applications for loans, loan originations and denials, and purchases of loans - from 2007.

July 31, 2008
The four federal banking agency members of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)--the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of Thrift Supervision--announced today the availability of data on small business, small farm, and community development lending reported by certain commercial banks and savings institutions pursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

July 2, 2008
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the appointment of Paul Sanford as Executive Secretary of the Council. Mr. Sanford's principal responsibilities will be to coordinate interagency staff task forces that have been established by the Examination Council and to direct the FFIEC staff on behalf of the Council.

March 19, 2008
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today issued updated guidance for examiners, financial institutions, and technology service providers to identify business continuity risks and evaluate controls and risk management practices for effective business continuity planning.