UCE Regs and Bulletins Flashcards
Commercial ag multi family and nonresidential SLTV exceptions in aggregate should not exceed what limit of capital?
30%
Can a FSA own and operate a financial subsidiary?
No
How can a bank cure a Reg O violation?
Sell all or part of the loan, Require director to reduce or pay-off note, ask insider to move to market terms
How often must an FSA meet the HOLA/QTL tests?
9 of last 12 months.
What RWA category are GSEs?
20%
Why do we need to improve our audit program? What good will that do us?
An effective internal audit program tests the controls that are in place to ensure accurate financial reporting, prevent fraud, and maintain operational efficiency. They also ensure compliance with bank policies and laws and regulations.
If a loan is secured by livestock and exceeds the general combined limit, what must the LTV be?
115% of loan at all times
Banks requesting an appeal must file their appeal within what time frame?
60 days of receipt of the final written agency decision in dispute
What are the legal lending limits for a loan secure by livestock
10% additional to combined general limit (35%)
If a bank falls below capital minimums, how soon must they submit written capital plan?
60
45
30
15
60 days
Tier 2 capital includes?
1.25 percent of ALLL Long term preferred stock Convertible preferred stock Capital instruments Subordinated debt instruments (50% of tier 1 limit)
What loans are not subject to lending limits
Commercial paper Bankers acceptances US obligations Guarantees by Federal agencies Loans to or guaranteed by general obligations of a state Loans secured by Segregated deposit accounts Loans financing govt securities Leasing companies Intraday credit exposures Industrial development authorities Student loan marketing association
What percent of portfolio assets is required by the QTL test?
65%
When does a a legal lending limit violation occur?
At origination. If it exceeds LLL at any other point in time it is then in nonconformance.
How do OCC fees change for 3,4, and 5 rated banks
Additional 50% for 3
Additional 100% for 4 and 5
What types of loans have additional legal lending limits
Stock loans
Livestock loans
How are off balance sheet items risk weighted for capital?
0% for portion that is unconditionally cancellable
20% for commitment with maturity of 1 year or less
50% for maturity greater than 1 year
100% for guarantees, standby letters of credit, repurchase agreements
Which of the following is an agency account?
Custody account TD
Investment advisory account
Investment management account
An estate
Estate
What are the liquidity requirements of Reg F?
Bank must limit overnight credit exposure to any individual correspondent insured institution to no more than 25 % of total capital unless it can demonstrate that the correspondent is adequately capitalized
How soon must a bank provide notice when a material capital event has occurred?
15 days
How do you calculate Tier 1 risk based ratio?
Common stock
Surplus
Undivided profits
Divided by RWA
FSA Directors are required to be US Citizens
No
Reliance on wholesale funding. Ratio and definition
Portion of banks capital funds that are from wholesale sources.
Total borrowings/borrowings and total deposits
What is the journal entry for OREO declines?
debit other noninterest expense, credit to OREO valuation allowance (or just OREO if no allowance).
If a bank disagrees with appeal decision, how soon must they file 2nd tier decision
15 days from receiving decision letter
Which of the following is not a component of non interest income: Fees on fiduciary accounts Service fees on commercial loans Trading fees and commissions Deposit service charges
Service fees on commercial loans
What is a “transaction when considering a SARS
Deposit, withdrawal, transfer between acts, exchange of currency, extension of credit, purchase or sale of stock/bond, or any other payment by or to bank
When can a loan be extended to an executive officer in any amount?
For education for children, refi or purchase home, if secured by 1st lien on primary residence, or if the extension is secured by govt bonds, CDs, or Treasury Bills/deposit account
The Deputy Comptroller will issue an appeal decision letter within how any days?
45
A/R Days on Hand
Accounts Receivable/ Sales * days in period
Type of bankruptcy for corporations to remain in operation while being sheltered from some of its debts
Chapter 11
When are we required to get an appraisal?
- Residential real estate transaction over $400M
- business loan over $1MM
- commercial real estate transaction over $500M
What is the limit an institution can invest in securities based on reliable estimates?
5% of equity capital
Bank shall notify SO at least xxx days before implementing a development or improvement plan for Oreo that has an estimated cost plus the recorded investment amount, in excess of xx percent of capital
30 days, 10%
How is CRA frequency determined?
Banks under $250MM
Outstanding rating -not before 60 months
Satisfactory -maximum 63 months
Needs to improve maximum 48 months
Over $250MM
Fewer than 30 RAs - maximum 36 months
More than 30 RAs - maximum 48months
Includes scheduling window, and deferral period
3 tests for CRA
Lending, service, investment
What regulation governs FSA asset classification?
12 CFR 160.160
We may move our banking headquarters to the OREO building. Is this acceptable?
Yes, the property must be purchase for future expansion and a Board resolution must be documented within 1 year of acquisition.
When can a bank pay dividends despite capital not equal Libby surplus?
When 10% of net income is transferred to surplus
What are the 5 BSA pillars?
BSA Officer Internal controls Independent testing Training Beneficial Ownership
True or False
The OCC can can require higher minimum capital ratios for individuals banks if deemed appropriate?
True
When does a loan go on nonaccrual
When full collection of principle and interest is in doubt OR the loan is 90+ days past due and not in the process of collection
How many times can a FSA requalify as a QTL
Once
Definition: Arises when a bank or a bank’s customer has the RIGHT to alter the level and timing of the cash flows of an asset, liability, or off-balance sheet instrument.
Options Risk
What do qualitative factors mean in the ALLL?
The ALLL guidance requires that in addition to reserving for impaired loans, you also include amounts for estimated credit losses so that inherent risk in the portfolio is accounted for.
What is BC 181
Bank Circular 181, and outlines controls for the purchase of loans and participations.
What are the two legal lending limit combination rules?
Direct Benefit and Common Enterprise.
A bank may not declare a dividend unless capital surplus is equal to or greater than capital stock?
T or F
True
What is the definition of a special mention loan?
A special mention asset has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects at some future date.
What regulation addresses FSA vs NB OREO
12 CFR 34 NB
12 CFR 167
What is the discount window?
Federal reserve backup of short term funds (usually overnight)
What RWA category are conditional exposures to the US Government
20%
What should you ask if there are multiple loans/collateral?
Is the loan cross collateralized?
Interlocking relationships of management officials of various non affiliated depository institutions is prohibited except for these 4 instances
Institutions in low income areas or that are controlled by monitory groups or women
Newly charged institutions
Institutions in deteriorating conditions
Institutions sponsoring a credit union
What are the five steps for the OCC to increase capital minimum?
Notice, response Decision Submission of plan Change in circumstances
How much can an FSA expense on OREO? NB?
NB -10% of capital on property
FSA - lending limit
When is a CTR required
Cash transaction over $10,000
What are exempt from TRID disclosures?
HELOCS
reverse mortgages
Chattel-dwelling loans (secured by mobile home or dwelling not real property ie land)
Final rule also exempts creditors who make five or fewer mortgage loans in a year
Do National Banks and FSAs have to be a member of the Federal Reserve System?
NB are required
FSA cannot be
What assets are included in the 50% risk weighting category?
Revenue bonds
Public sector OECD bonds
Credit equivalent IRR and exchange swaps and contracts
Assets secured by 1-4 family mortgage that are current
1-4 family construction that have been president with written sales contracts
Multi family loans
Privately issued mbs not guaranteed by govt -must be fully secured or represent sufficiently secure interest in mortgages that qualify for 50% weighting
Inventory Days on Hand
Inventory/COGS * days in period
IRR FAQ Bulletin
2012-5
Can we obtain an appraisal from another bank?
Yes, but not the borrower. The appraisal must be reviewed as you would have any other appraisal reviewed.
The loan is paying as agreed, why is it on nonaccrual?
Making scheduled payments are only one test for determining nonaccrual. A loan should be placed on nonaccrual if the collection of Principle and Interest is in doubt.
What are the PCA capital minimums?
Total RBC- 10%
Tier 1 RBC - 8%
CET1 - 6.5%
Tier 1 Leverage - 5%
What are the requirements of BC 181?
Written lending policy governing these transactions, and independent credit analysis, agreement by the obligor to make full credit information available to the selling bank, written documentation of recourse arrangements outlining the rights and obligations of each party.
What regulation addresses insider conflicts of interest at an FSA
12 CFR 163
Why should a bank require a resting period on a LOC?
Typically, banks require a resting period on a seasonal LOC, typically at the low point of a season. Not always required for non seasonal or high growth industries. Especially if high working capital needs
How do you calculate leverage ratio?
Common stock
Surplus
Undivided profits
Divided by adjusted total assets
OCC is required to refer cases to the DOJ when
A pattern or practice of violations of the ECOA
isolated instances of the FHA
What can prevent a bank from being well capitalized despite appropriate ratios?
Formal agreement, C&D, capital directive
What does duration of a bond attempt to measure?
Time span over which the yield on a bond is a valid measure of the average growth rateof value
What must be met for a bank to use the DBLA test
FSA must meet a business operations test and 60% of assets test
What is the dollar cap and time cap for overdrafts to insiders?
$1,000 and 5 business days
Type II Investments limits
10%
When can I put a loan back on accrual status?
A loan can be restored to accrual status when none of it’s principle and interest due is unpaid, and the bank expects repayment of the remaining contractual interest and principle.
12 USC 84 includes what types of livestock
Fish, cattle, horses, goats, hens, turkeys, sheep
How do you determine what the classification amount is on an A/R loan?
Classified amount is equal to the actual collateral value, not the borrowing base formula.
what bulletin outlines classification guidance for Investment Securities
2013-28
Which is not a component of no interest income?
Service fees on commercial loans
Trading fees
Fees on fiduciary accounts
Deposit service charges
Tier 1 capital includes
Common stock Surplus Undivided profits Capital reserves -net gains/losses AFS
How do you calculate investment in bank premises?
Land
Building
Capital leases
Leasehold improvements
What are the Reg O Limits for executive officers?
the Higher of 2.5 percent of Tier 1 + ALL or $25,000; but never over $100,000.
What may a bank appeal to the ombudsman
Examination ratings Adequacy or ALLL Individual loan ratings VOL SNCs Fair lending decisions Licensing decisions MRAs, enforcement actions, or material conclusions in ROE
How should a bank record repossessed assets?
Other assets
Why do we need a Capital Plan?
A Capital Plan is a document and tool to guide management and the Board in ensuring the capital levels can support current/anticipated operations and risk levels. It is also a document that should outline ways to accrete capital if necessary,. A good capital plan will include triggers/levels for considering alternative sources of capital.
Type 2 Securities:
A- us treasuries, general obligation bonds, municipal bonds, GNMA, FHLMC
B- Housing binds, university or dormitory bonds, municipal special revenue bonds,
C- corporate bonds, foreign govt bonds, asset backed securities
B
What RWA are revenue obligation bonds?
50%
An operating subsidiary means the bank controls what percentage?
51%
What are the four types of informal enforcment actions
Commitment Letter
Memorandum of Understanding
Individual minimum capital ratio
Entry for transferring OREO
Debit OREO
Debit ALLL
Credit Loans
What type of external audit opinion states that financials statements are correct except for or subject to
Qualified
What two tests must an FSA meet?
HOLA or QTL
Why do I need a formal Contingency Funding Plan?
The CFP is a tool to ensure that a bank has planned for a liquidity crisis and how to obtain additional funding. A good CFP includes liquidity triggers/stressors (short-long term), asset and liability contingent sources, responsibilities.
What four areas do you look for during IT
Data avaialabilty
Data confidentiality
Data integrity, and It management
How should the carrying value over market value of a sub investment grade security be classified
Doubtful
When transferring securities HTM to AFS how should the unrealized gain or loss be recognized?
Amortized as an adjustment to the bonds yield over the remaining life of the security in a separate component of equity
Net Loans to deposit ratio shows:
Measure the extent to which a banks deposit structure funds the loan portfolio. High or increasing ratio indicates high reliance on nondeposit sources to fund the loan portfolio
When can a bank lend, in aggregate, over 100% of capital to insiders?
Banks with less than 100MM in total DEPOSITS can lend 200%
Board approval
Board resolution
Regulatory capital requirements must be met
2 rated or better
How should a bank manage CRE concentrations
The Board and management should develop a strategic plan that includes lending limits, contingencies for reducing CRE exposure if necessary, MIS to monitor property, market analysis, stress testing, and credit risk review.
What are the standards established in 12 CFR 30
Internal controls and information systems Internal audit Loan documentation Credit underwriting IRR exposure Asset growth Asset quality Earnings Compensation fees and benefits