The Federal Reserve issued guidance outlining credit risk considerations for lending to individuals not authorized to work in the U.S. The guidance emphasizes careful underwriting and concentrations.
What changed
Provision of detailed considerations for credit risk practices involving unauthorized individuals.
Compliance perspective
Lending institutions must adjust their risk assessment criteria in compliance with this new guiding framework.
Key date
Effective date: August 20, 2026.
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