Advanced Data And Ncontracts Develop Strategic Partnership
Advanced Data Corporation (ADC), the leading provider of enhanced verification solutions to the mortgage industry, announced a strategic partnership...
The Future of Vendor Management: What the Proposed Federal Third-Party Guidance Means for Your Bank
Risk Management aims for a unified approach to vendor management, integrating oversight and accountability.
How Third-Party Oversight and Complaint Management Could Have Prevented an $11.5 Million UDAAP Enforcement Action—and What It Means for Your Vendor Management
Poor vendor oversight, complaint management, and risk controls hurt consumers.
7 Fair Lending Myths for Credit Unions
Our compliance experts debunk some of the most common myths about fair lending compliance for credit unions.
The CRA Examination Process Explained
Our compliance experts discuss the 3 phases of a Community Reinvestment Act exam for financial institutions and provide guidance on how to prepare for...
43 Questions and Answers Regarding the S.2155 HMDA Partial Exemption
Questions about whether HMDA reporting under S.2155 HMDA Partial Exemption will affect your financial institution? We’ve got answers—and solutions.
Regulatory Brief Highlights for June 2021: Rules from the Top, Fair Lending, and CFPB’s Busy Month
Regulators haven’t taken a summer break. Find out about the latest regulatory compliance updates on our podcast.
Watch Out for These Common Fair Lending Violations
MDA data errors and redlining are hot issues at the CFPB.
4 Common TRID Violations Observed by the Federal Reserve
Missing or inaccurate info on loan estimates and closing disclosures can lead to trouble.
3 Common Errors to Avoid with Mortgage Call Reports
Filling out the wrong MCR, submitting late, and inaccurate data can cause NMLS licensing issues
2020 HMDA Data: 5 Takeaways for 2021
Insights into minority, low- and moderate-community mortgage lending.
Mystery Solved: We Finally Know the Source of Wells Fargo’s Culture Problem
How poor board governance and risk management can hurt a financial institution.
Beware Fair Lending Risk in Loan Originator Compensation Programs
Loan originator compensation is a key source of fair lending risk. Proactive management of Regulation Z and fair lending compliance can help your FI avoid …
3 Complaint Management Questions You Need to Be Asking
Does your bank, credit union, or mortgage company need a complaint management program?
A Momentous Day in American History, A Challenge for Mortgage Compliance and Risk Management
What mortgage lenders impacted by the new federal holiday, Juneteenth, need to be thinking about for business continuity and vendor management.
Tennessean Names Ncontracts a Winner of the Middle Tennessee Area Top Workplaces 2021 Award
Ncontracts has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor with CEO and founder, Michael Berman recognized for Executive Leadership by Tennessean Top...
7 Ways to Analyze Your Data for Redlining Compliance Risk
Regulators, public interest groups, and the media are analyzing your financial institution's data for redlining. You should be, too.
2021’s Hottest Risk Management Trends
Is risk management at your financial institution keeping up with the times? Find out here.
Ask the Auditors: Top Takeaways about Internal Auditing for Compliance and Risk Management
Top auditors discuss topics in compliance and risk management, including independence, examiners, and findings management.
Regulatory Brief for May 2021: Mortgage forbearance, climate risk, and agency updates
Ncontracts’ team of compliance experts led by Stephanie Lyon share the latest regulatory news and trends for May 2021
3 Ways to Identify Critical Vendors for your Financial Institution
Are you making this critical vendor management policy mistake? It may be time to review your policies.
Ncontracts Names Rafael DeLeon SVP of Industry Engagement
Ncontracts Names Rafael DeLeon SVP of Industry Engagement
DEI, Financial Education & the Role of Compliance: One Compliance Officer’s View
What diversity, equity, and inclusion means to one compliance officer
Your CRA Exam Is Coming Up: Do You Have Enough Community Development Credit?
What counts as Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit?
How a Company Intranet can Improve Employee Efficiency by up to 30%
A company intranet can serve as a time-saving, virtual workhorse by giving employees easy access to helpful tools and information.
Vendor Management: Which ‘Friend’ Will Be There for You?
We thought we’d have a little fun with Friends by asking which Friend you’d hire for a vendor management role at your financial institution.
Six Common IT Exam Issues—and the Controls You Need to Address Them
The six most commons IT exam flaws, according to examiners
Trends in Mortgage Complaints: What You Need to Know
Here’s what mortgage servicers need to know about the increasing number of mortgage complaints and how to handle them.
How Banks and Credit Unions Can Maximize Fintech Partnerships
What do FIs need to know before signing off on an operational technology fintech partnership? Here are 3 steps in creating efficiencies with fintechs.
Ncontracts to Participate in First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others
Ncontracts to Participate in First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others