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Operational Risk - Foreseeing the Unforeseen Costs of Outsourcing

Operational Risk - Foreseeing the Unforeseen Costs of Outsourcing

Operational risk is the risk of financial loss when processes, people or systems fail. It can hurt a financial institution in many ways, including these...

Dec 10, 2016 2 min read
Credit Risk - You’ll Take the Blame If Your Vendor Doesn’t Have the Credit

Credit Risk - You’ll Take the Blame If Your Vendor Doesn’t Have the Credit

See the definition of credit risk.

Dec 7, 2016 1 min read
One Size Doesn't Fit All - Updated Guidance from CFPB on Third-party Service Providers

One Size Doesn't Fit All - Updated Guidance from CFPB on Third-party Service Providers

The CFPB clarifies guidance on how to treat vendors of different sizes and impacts after many have been treated with equal scrutiny regarding due diligence

Nov 9, 2016 2 min read
How Not to Manage Risk–A Lesson Courtesy of Wells Fargo

How Not to Manage Risk–A Lesson Courtesy of Wells Fargo

Either Wells Fargo didn’t have strong enough account opening and management policies and procedures in place or there wasn’t a strong enough system ensure

Sep 20, 2016 2 min read
Beware Fair Lending Risks Associated with Second Reviews & Exceptions

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.

Jun 22, 2016 3 min read
The OCC Walks the Enterprise Risk Management Walk—and So Should You

The OCC Walks the Enterprise Risk Management Walk—and So Should You

For years regulatory agencies have emphasized the importance of enterprise risk management (ERM). Now the OCC is taking its own advice.

Apr 21, 2016 2 min read
A Brief Review of Recent News Shows Redlining Risk is Red-Hot

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.

Dec 8, 2015 4 min read
Ncontracts combines with Strohl Risk Solutions to provide a full suite of risk management solutions

Ncontracts combines with Strohl Risk Solutions to provide a full suite of risk management solutions

Ncontracts combines with Strohl Risk Solutions to provide a full suite of risk management solutions

Sep 15, 2015 1 min read
3 Clear Ways to Limit Fair Lending Risk

3 Clear Ways to Limit Fair Lending Risk

We had a great time with the Indiana Bankers Association last week, and had interesting discussions about stereotypes and fair lending risk.

May 19, 2015 3 min read
6 Tips for Managing Exceptions & Lowering Your Fair Lending Risk

6 Tips for Managing Exceptions & Lowering Your Fair Lending Risk

Do you know the six key risks of exception management to assess for Fair Lending compliance? Check them out here, and get actionable best practices.

Feb 24, 2015 3 min read
3 Fair Lending Risks Lenders Need To Know, Plus A Free Risk Assessment

3 Fair Lending Risks Lenders Need To Know, Plus A Free Risk Assessment

3 Fair Lending compliance risks lenders need to know, like discretion and policies, and tips for how to manage risk. Get a Free Risk Assessment, too!

Sep 19, 2014 3 min read
Are Your Underwriting Policies Creating Fair Lending Risk?

Are Your Underwriting Policies Creating Fair Lending Risk?

Recent settlements provide key insights about underwriting, disability income and ATR. Sample HUD-approved policy language included.

Aug 26, 2014 6 min read
3 Simple Tips to Manage UDAAP Compliance Risk

3 Simple Tips to Manage UDAAP Compliance Risk

UDAAP compliance is a major issue, and effectively managing risk will be critical. Also introducing UDAAP RiskCheck compliance risk assessment.

Aug 21, 2014 2 min read
3 Steps to a Proficient Risk Assessment

3 Steps to a Proficient Risk Assessment

A compliance risk assessment helps focus the financial institution on the most important areas of risk. The common three steps are outlined.

Aug 21, 2013 3 min read
How to Avoid the Pitfalls Hiding in Your HMDA Data

How to Avoid the Pitfalls Hiding in Your HMDA Data

Here's 3 tips for how banks and lenders nationwide can avoid Fair Lending pitfalls.

Feb 27, 2012 1 min read