OCC Renews Lending Limits Paperwork: Keeping Banks in Check
Published Date: 8/21/2025
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Summary
The OCC is renewing its paperwork on lending limits to keep things clear and easy for banks. This update affects banks that need to report their lending activities and helps reduce unnecessary paperwork. Comments are open now, and the review by OMB is underway, so changes could happen soon without extra costs.
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Lending Limits Paperwork Renewal
The OCC is renewing its information collection titled "Lending Limits" and is asking for public comment while the collection is under OMB review. The renewal is intended to reduce paperwork and respondent burden for those who submit the lending-limits information.
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