OCCProposed Rule
National Bank Chartering; Correction
Finance & Banking
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Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is proposing a correction to rules about how national banks are chartered and regulated. This matters because it affects how banks operate and what standards they must follow to serve customers.
Key Points
- 1This is a proposed correction to existing national bank chartering regulations, meaning federal officials found errors or outdated language in previous rules that need to be fixed
- 2The correction applies to national banks—banks that operate across multiple states under federal supervision rather than just state supervision
- 3Members of the public have until February 12, 2026 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose these corrections
- 4The changes could affect how banks are approved, licensed, and monitored by federal regulators
- 5Once finalized, these corrections may influence lending practices, banking fees, and consumer protections at national banks
Key Dates
Published
January 14, 2026
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