SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association (CBA) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Newsom’s announcement regarding the banking industry’s commitment to additional forbearance:

“The California Bankers Association is proud of the ongoing efforts by banks to proactively support their customers, and this most recent collaboration with Governor Newsom to provide additional relief to wildfire victims is a further demonstration of the banking industry’s commitment to their communities. We are thankful for Governor Newsom’s leadership and look forward to continuing to partner with his administration on recovery and rebuilding efforts.”