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$30,000 Fair Lending Settlement Highlights Power of Community Groups
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$30,000 Fair Lending Settlement Highlights Power of Community Groups

A recent Fair Lending settlement with a $1B New York-based credit union highlights the importance of a strong Fair Lending compliance risk management...

Jul 25, 2018 5 min read
7 Buzzworthy Headlines in Compliance and Banking for May 2018 - Recap!
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7 Buzzworthy Headlines in Compliance and Banking for May 2018 - Recap!

top five banking and compliance news headlines from the month of May 2018

Jun 6, 2018 8 min read
7 Ideas for Being a Better Negotiator with Your Team, Boss, and Board
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7 Ideas for Being a Better Negotiator with Your Team, Boss, and Board

In this post, the first in our Beyond Banking series, we'll be talking about some of the more personal aspects of banking. Whether you're...

May 23, 2018 6 min read
7 Essential Steps Now That You've Filed Your 2017 HMDA LAR
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7 Essential Steps Now That You've Filed Your 2017 HMDA LAR

In this post, you'll find out what's on the compliance horizon, and what you can do about it. In addition, you'll also get access to a free post-HMDA...

Mar 14, 2018 7 min read
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about CRA Performance Context
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(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about CRA Performance Context

In CRA compliance, your performance context could be a source of uncertainty. Here, we will clarify what it means, and share 10 helpful resources.

Feb 28, 2018 6 min read
5 Common Reasons for Bad CRA Compliance Exam Ratings
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5 Common Reasons for Bad CRA Compliance Exam Ratings

Here are 5 of the most common issues that can lead to a drop in your CRA compliance performance rating. You can't afford to overlook these!

Feb 21, 2018 5 min read
5 Common Growth & Compliance Problems You Can Solve with a Better Branch Strategy
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5 Common Growth & Compliance Problems You Can Solve with a Better Branch Strategy

Prepare for growth and success in 2018. Learn 5 common growth and compliance related problems, and how a better branch strategy can help you solve them!

Feb 7, 2018 9 min read
5 Financial and Banking Headlines You May Have Missed This January
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5 Financial and Banking Headlines You May Have Missed This January

Here are 5 trends in finance and banking that you may have missed. From CFPB updates to CRA, we'll share some news and what it means for you.

Jan 31, 2018 7 min read
Answers to 5 Basic FAQs about the Final HMDA Rule
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Answers to 5 Basic FAQs about the Final HMDA Rule

Learn the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Final HMDA Rule that you may be asking. You'll also get access to our HMDA...

Jan 24, 2018 3 min read
20+ Often-Overlooked Compliance Resources, Organized by Regulation
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20+ Often-Overlooked Compliance Resources, Organized by Regulation

Here are at least 20 regulatory compliance resources you may not know about. We guarantee at least one of these will make your life at work a little easier

Jan 3, 2018 8 min read
8 Steps to a Successful Community Reinvestment Act Compliance Strategy
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8 Steps to a Successful Community Reinvestment Act Compliance Strategy

Here are the 8 steps you need to take for CRA compliance success. Learn important elements of CRA strategy here, and get a free Info Kit.

Dec 26, 2017 6 min read
The Rising Cost of Compliance & How the Best Banks Respond
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The Rising Cost of Compliance & How the Best Banks Respond

Compliance costs are rising. With this free infographic, you'll be armed with bullet-proof statistics to help you negotiate your future compliance budget.

Nov 8, 2017 4 min read
Is Fair Lending Software Worth the Cost? 21 Factors to Consider
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Is Fair Lending Software Worth the Cost? 21 Factors to Consider

Consult this resource to help you decipher the value inherent in Fair Lending analysis software and make the right decision for your organization.

Oct 19, 2017 5 min read
How to Build a Strong Fair Lending & Redlining Compliance Management System
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How to Build a Strong Fair Lending & Redlining Compliance Management System

As you work to build a strong Fair Lending and Redlining compliance management system, here are a few things to keep in mind to help reduce risk exposure.

Aug 30, 2017 7 min read
9 Fresh Compliance Stories that Made a Splash this Summer
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9 Fresh Compliance Stories that Made a Splash this Summer

Here are 9 fresh consumer compliance news stories, published from late May through August, that you may have missed.

Jun 15, 2017 6 min read
How to Be Prepared for Increased Regulatory Focus on CRA Compliance
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How to Be Prepared for Increased Regulatory Focus on CRA Compliance

Regulators like the OCC are signaling a future increase in CRA compliance scrutiny. Is your institution ready for deeper exams and heightened analysis?

Apr 6, 2017 4 min read
How Do I Get CRA Community Development Credit?
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How Do I Get CRA Community Development Credit?

Getting credit for your CRA Community Development activities can be tough! Here are 5 clear ways you can get Community Development credit.

Mar 30, 2017 4 min read
3 HMDA Compliance Challenges & How Fair Lending Analytics Provides Answers
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3 HMDA Compliance Challenges & How Fair Lending Analytics Provides Answers

With today's HMDA data submission, now is the time to start analyzing your data so that Fair Lending risks don't go unchecked. Here's how Ncontracts can...

Mar 1, 2017 4 min read
A Quick-and-Dirty Guide to CRA Compliance Exams
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A Quick-and-Dirty Guide to CRA Compliance Exams

CRA compliance is familiar for many institutions. In this post, we'll cover a few things you may not know, and provide some tips for how to prep for a...

Jan 18, 2017 5 min read
Compliance 101: Defining REMAs, Assessment Areas & More
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Compliance 101: Defining REMAs, Assessment Areas & More

Learn the definition of key terms like REMA, Assessment Area & Performance Context, which are essential for Fair Lending, CRA and Redlining compliance...

Nov 7, 2016 4 min read
The Real Cost of Compliance for Lenders [Infographic]
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The Real Cost of Compliance for Lenders [Infographic]

The cost of compliance for banks and lenders in 2016 is high. Learn key facts and figures about the real cost of compliance with this free infographic!

Aug 11, 2016 2 min read
5 Regulatory Compliance Priorities for 2016 and Beyond
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5 Regulatory Compliance Priorities for 2016 and Beyond

Here are 5 regulator priorities for 2016 and beyond - use this insight to plan your compliance goals for the new year!

Jan 6, 2016 4 min read
Put Work-Life Balance in Your Compliance Budget!
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Put Work-Life Balance in Your Compliance Budget!

Learn how to put work-life balance back in your compliance budget by reducing stress, improving efficiencies, and finding more fulfillment at work!

Oct 2, 2015 4 min read
Prep for a CRA Compliance Exam: 9 Steps to Success
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Prep for a CRA Compliance Exam: 9 Steps to Success

These nine important steps will help you prepare for a Community Reinvestment Act evaluation and improve your CRA compliance program.

Apr 7, 2015 4 min read
3 Simple Strategies to Avoid CRA, Fair Lending, and Redlining Risk
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3 Simple Strategies to Avoid CRA, Fair Lending, and Redlining Risk

Read to learn the 3 simple strategies we recommend for avoiding Fair Lending & CRA compliance surprises, especially with regard to redlining.

Sep 10, 2014 4 min read
Bank Compliance Must Adjust Their Sails
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Bank Compliance Must Adjust Their Sails

TruPoint Partners is busy adjusting our corporate sails to capture the winds of change for the sole purpose of serving you better.

Sep 14, 2011 1 min read
Please Respond Mr. Geithner
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Please Respond Mr. Geithner

TruPoint Partners celebrates the fact that the Financial Services committee sees that community banks and credit unions are over-burdened and need relief.

Sep 12, 2011 1 min read
Fair Lending and Reverse Redlining... Can Banks Ever Win?
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Fair Lending and Reverse Redlining... Can Banks Ever Win?

Prior to the mortgage crisis, regulators forced banks to market mortgages to poor minorities with weak credit. Now banks are being persecuted for those loa…

May 23, 2011 1 min read