STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Indiana lawmakers reverse decision, plan December session on redistricting
Indiana Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they will reconvene in December to consider congressional redistricting, reversing an earlier decision not to meet. The change follows action by the Indiana House to return on Dec. 1 to take up redrawing the state's U.S. House map ahead of the 2026 elections. Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said the Senate will convene on Dec. 8 to act on any redistricting plan passed by the House. Lawmakers are also expected to address other legislative matters during the December session.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Senate draft bill budgets $324M for CDFI Fund
The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a draft spending bill that allocates $324 million for the CDFI Fund in fiscal year 2026.
FDIC to update regulatory thresholds, delays signage compliance date
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board voted to start indexing certain regulatory thresholds and to delay the compliance date for its revised requirements regarding the use of the agency’s name and logo.
Report: CFPB to furlough staff, transfer legal functions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to furlough much of its staff on Dec. 31 and transfer its remaining litigation to the Justice Department, according to the news site Government Executive.
FHFA sets 2026 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie, Freddie
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has set the 2026 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at $88 billion for each enterprise (a total of $176 billion) — an overall increase of $30 million ($15 million each) from this year.
FHFA increases 2026 CLL values, issues Q3 House Price Index
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the conforming loan limit values for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will acquire next year.
FATF updates list of jurisdictions with anti-money laundering deficiencies
The Financial Action Task Force’s list of high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action remains the same, with Iran, North Korea and Burma subject to calls for action.