OCC updates Retail Lending booklet

Agency Rule-Making & Guidance OCC Comptroller's Handbook Bank Regulatory

On October 28, the OCC issued Bulletin 2021-52 announcing the issuance of version 2.0 of the “Retail Lending” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook. The booklet rescinds OCC Bulletin 2017-15, “Retail Lending: New Comptroller's Handbook Booklet” (covered by InfoBytes here) and the “Retail Lending” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook, version 1.1. Among other things, the revised booklet: (i) reflects changes to laws and regulations since the last update of this booklet; (ii) reflects OCC issuances published and rescinded since the last update of this booklet; (iii) clarifies supervisory guidance, sound risk management practices, and legal language; and (iv) alters some content for clarity purposes.