I mean, Dodd-Frank is strangling small community banks. It…
“I mean, Dodd-Frank is strangling small community banks. It doesn't make any difference what the interest rate is. They're not - they're not going to loan the money because they can't make any money for one thing plus the cost of compliance.”
About This Quote
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Regulatory costs from Dodd‑Frank make small banks unprofitable, regardless of interest rates.
In simple terms: Compliance burdens hurt small banks more than rates.
Advocate for regulatory reform to help community banks.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- lobbying
- legislative hearings
- bank management
- community development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could support small banks without deregulation?
- How can compliance be streamlined?
Reforms may face political resistance and lobbying from larger institutions.