What Happens in New York Doesn't Stay in New York
How does this help your institution? If any of your vendors have clients in New York state, it should easily be able to provide your institution with
Does Vendor Size Matter?
Some institutions try to simplify vendor management by picking the biggest vendor in each category. Going big, however, is not always the safest option.
9 Fair Lending Compliance Training Essentials [Free Checklist]
Training is a critical part of any Fair Lending compliance management program. Here are 9 essentials of Fair Lending training, plus a free checklist!
DOJ Rings in 2017 with Redlining Actions Against Community Banks
The DOJ welcomed 2017 with Redlining actions directed at three banks. Learn more about those recent actions, plus a few tips for managing your Redlining ri…
10 Most Popular Smart Compliance Blog Posts of 2016
In case you missed any of the most popular blogs of 2016, here they are, rounded up just for you! We've also linked to some of the most popular free resour…
When Natural Disasters Become Customer Relationship Disasters
Customers don’t want to hear that a data center across the country flooded, a cyberattack overwhelmed systems or a piece of equipment failed. In their eyes
Why You Need to Focus on Cybersecurity Risk Now
Rather than lump cyber risk in with other categories, it’s important for banks and credit unions to directly address this risk with their critical vendor
Compliance Risk - Avoid Vendor Compliance Failures by Properly Assessing Risk
Compliance risk is one of the 10 biggest vendor risks facing FIs—and the reason why FIs need to know the whats, hows and whens of its vendors’
Credit Risk - You’ll Take the Blame If Your Vendor Doesn’t Have the Credit
See the definition of credit risk.
5 Redlining Risks Your Compliance Team Can't Afford to Ignore in 2017
The regulators have sent a clear signal in 2016: Redlining is a focal point. Here are 5 Redlining risks your compliance team can't afford to ignore in 2017…
5 Fatal Flaws That Will Destroy Your Fair Lending Compliance Program
Over the years, we've noticed these 5 fatal flaws that can jeopardize your Fair Lending risk management and catch the regulators' attention. Learn more tod…
Community Action Groups Pressure Banks with Fair Lending Data Analysis
Community action groups are taking the lead of regulators and using Fair Lending data analysis to put pressure on local lenders. Here's how to defend yours…
Regulators Use Mystery Shoppers for $10.6M Fair Lending & Redlining Settlement
The CFPB is now using mystery shoppers to identify Fair Lending and Redlining risk, resulting in a recent $10.6M settlement. Learn about this new...
Ncontracts Appoints Tom Bell to Board of Directors
This week Ncontracts, a leading provider of risk management and vendor management to the financial services industry, announced Tom Bell as its newest addi…
5 Basics of Strong Fair Lending Compliance Management in 5 Minutes
Fair Lending compliance can be complex, but there are 5 basic elements that any strong compliance management system should have. See how yours compares!
Compete with the CFPB for Complaints...It's Good Business!
The CFPB is actively seeking consumer complaints - are you competing for access to those complaints from your consumers? You should be. Learn why.
Beware Fair Lending Risks Associated with Second Reviews & Exceptions
A recent HUD settlement highlights potential Fair Lending risks related to second reviews & exceptions. Learn about the agreement and our observations.
CFPB Annual Report Shines Light on Fair Lending
CFPB provides great insight into today's fair lending priorities (Mortgage, Indirect Auto, Credit Card, Small Business) and common tripwires.
Community Bankers of Michigan expands its endorsement of Ncontracts
Community Bankers of Michigan announces an expansion of their partnership with Ncontracts.
Community Bankers Association of Ohio Expands Partnership with Ncontracts
Community Bankers Association of Ohio announces an expansion of their partnership with Ncontracts.
Tennessee Bankers Association Endorses Ncontracts Risk Management Solutions
Tennessee Bankers Association Endorses Ncontracts Risk Management Solutions
Limited English Proficiency & Consumer Compliance: Unpeeling the Onion
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) is an important consideration in Fair Lending compliance. Here, we'll share regulatory perspectives and our advice.
A Quick Guide to the CFPB's Supervisory Highlights Report
The CFPB's Winter 2016 Supervisory Report provides valuable guidance and insight to lenders about their priorities and the direction of the industry.
9 Regulatory Priorities for the Next 2 Years, from the CFPB
From consumer reporting to small business lending, here are 9 regulatory compliance priorities for the next 24 months that the CFPB outlined.
$2.8M Redlining Settlement Impacts Community Banks
A recent $2.8M HUD redlining settlement with a $350M bank highlights the need for strong redlining risk management system. Learn more here!
ICBA Endorses Ncontracts As New Preferred Service Provider of Vendor Management Solutions
ICBA Endorses Ncontracts As New Preferred Service Provider of Vendor Management Solutions
Kentucky Bankers Association Expands Endorsement of Ncontracts
Kentucky Bankers Association Expands Endorsement of Ncontracts
CFPB Interprets Statute of Limitations & Other Stories Every Compliance Officer Needs to Read
These are three developing compliance stories that all compliance officers need to know. You won't want to miss this!
This is How We Guarantee Compliance Success for Our Clients
Ever wondered what TRUPOINT does, why we do it, and how we add value? Here's some detail on our approach to compliance analysis and consulting.
A Brief Review of Recent News Shows Redlining Risk is Red-Hot
This survey of recent redlining news shows that it's a compliance priority for the regulators, and will continue to be a focal point in 2016.