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Federal Register · January 15, 2025
The title they went with Rules of Practice and Procedure; Adjusting Civil Money Penalties for Inflation Noisy translates that to

Fines for farm credit violations just got more expensive

What happened
The Farm Credit Administration has increased the civil money penalties it can impose on banks and lenders. These fines are now higher to account for inflation, making violations more costly for those who break the rules.
Why it matters
The Farm Credit Administration can now impose larger fines for violations of farm credit and flood insurance laws. This means that the financial consequences for non-compliance are now more severe, reflecting the actual cost of money today. It makes it more expensive for lenders to ignore rules about how they lend money to farmers or handle flood insurance.
The signal
Watch for any increase in the average size of fines issued by the Farm Credit Administration in the next year, or if the number of violations decreases.
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