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Fair Lending & PPP: Who Tells Your Story?

Fair Lending & PPP: Who Tells Your Story?

The Paycheck Protection Program is becoming a hot topic in Fair Lending. Who is going to tell your PPP Fair Lending story?

Jul 22, 2020 4 min read
OCC Says Fair Lending Risk Is on the Rise

OCC Says Fair Lending Risk Is on the Rise

The OCC notes that overall compliance risk is increasing, calling out Fair Lending risk, in particular, is on the rise.

Jul 15, 2020 3 min read
Second “Buy Here, Pay Here” Auto Dealership in Hot Water Over Fair Lending

Second “Buy Here, Pay Here” Auto Dealership in Hot Water Over Fair Lending

Second case of “buy here, pay here” auto dealership in hot water with authorities for Fair Lending violations.

Jul 8, 2020 3 min read
ABA Bank Compliance Magazine: Rolling the Dice on Ethics

ABA Bank Compliance Magazine: Rolling the Dice on Ethics

ABA Magazine, Rolling the Dice on Ethics explores research and case studies to understand the relationship between compliance and ethics.

Jul 2, 2020 1 min read
What the Fed Chair has to Say About Fair Lending Enforcement
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What the Fed Chair has to Say About Fair Lending Enforcement

We’ll check in on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on Fair Lending enforcement.

Jun 24, 2020 2 min read
Unfair Lending: FTC Settlement Shows What Happens When Lending Policies Are Just Wrong

Unfair Lending: FTC Settlement Shows What Happens When Lending Policies Are Just Wrong

Here at Ncontracts, we tend to emphasize the important role of policies and procedures in ensuring Fair Lending compliance.

Jun 17, 2020 2 min read
PPP: Fair Lending Fields in the Forgiveness Application & Updated Law

PPP: Fair Lending Fields in the Forgiveness Application & Updated Law

Just when you think you’ve finally wrapped your head around the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), new information changes your outlook.

Jun 10, 2020 3 min read
Fair Lending FAQs: Small Businesses & the Paycheck Protection Program

Fair Lending FAQs: Small Businesses & the Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has proven a more-than challenging endeavor for financial institutions.

Jun 3, 2020 3 min read
Fair Lending FAQs Part 1: Exam Outlook, CRA & Mortgage Forbearance
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Fair Lending FAQs Part 1: Exam Outlook, CRA & Mortgage Forbearance

Fair lending is always a hot topic. This is especially true when there are regulatory changes and lenders are scrambling to decipher the unintended...

May 19, 2020 4 min read
Fair Lending Pitfall #3: The CARES Act & PPP

Fair Lending Pitfall #3: The CARES Act & PPP

Do you like your small business lending with a side of controversy? If so, you’ve probably been actively monitoring the Paycheck Protection...

Apr 28, 2020 4 min read
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Fair Lending Compliance

How COVID-19 Is Impacting Fair Lending Compliance

Small business loan demand is through the roof thanks to government assistance programs, while low mortgage rates have resulted in high demand

Apr 24, 2020 3 min read
Fair Lending Pitfalls #2: The CARES Act & Reporting Delinquencies

Fair Lending Pitfalls #2: The CARES Act & Reporting Delinquencies

When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (more commonly known as the CARES Act) last month...

Apr 21, 2020 3 min read
Fair Lending Pitfalls: The CARES Act & Mortgage Loan Servicing

Fair Lending Pitfalls: The CARES Act & Mortgage Loan Servicing

Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (more commonly known as the CARES Act) last month, learn how it effects you.

Apr 15, 2020 5 min read
How Regression Analysis Can Help Your Fair Lending Program

How Regression Analysis Can Help Your Fair Lending Program

Regression analysis is an incredibly useful tool, but many lenders are hesitant to embrace it because they think it’s too complicated. It’s a...

Mar 11, 2020 2 min read
Educational Redlining Report Raises Questions About Fair Lending
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Educational Redlining Report Raises Questions About Fair Lending

Imagine a 24-year-old analyst applying to refinance a $30,000 student loan. He lives in New York City, makes $50,000 a year, and has held his job...

Feb 12, 2020 3 min read
CFPB Offers New Category of Guidance with “Compliance Aids”

CFPB Offers New Category of Guidance with “Compliance Aids”

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has historically provided an array of compliance resources including, compliance...

Feb 5, 2020 2 min read
Wells Fargo Settles Philadelphia Fair Lending Suit for $10 Million

Wells Fargo Settles Philadelphia Fair Lending Suit for $10 Million

Regulatory fair lending enforcement actions have been quiet lately, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t consequences for alleged violations.

Jan 29, 2020 3 min read
Tips for Prepping Commercial Lenders for Fair Lending Changes Ahead

Tips for Prepping Commercial Lenders for Fair Lending Changes Ahead

Commercial lenders have a reputation for thinking they don’t need to worry about compliance and fair lending.

Jan 22, 2020 4 min read
Is HMDA for Small Business on Its Way?

Is HMDA for Small Business on Its Way?

Regulatory agencies have been emphasizing the importance of a strong and effective CMS. Find out four ways to streamline your CMS.

Dec 11, 2019 4 min read
Fair Lending Risk: Do You Have a Seat at the Risk Management Table?

Fair Lending Risk: Do You Have a Seat at the Risk Management Table?

Your institution uses compliance analytics software and services for fair lending, HMDA, CRA, and redlining so that it can recognize risks, increase...

Nov 20, 2019 3 min read
Apple Card’s Fair Lending Fiasco

Apple Card’s Fair Lending Fiasco

While those tracking the mortgage industry have been digging through the new, expanded Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, other types of Fair...

Nov 13, 2019 3 min read
All the Fair Lending News That’s Fit to Print
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All the Fair Lending News That’s Fit to Print

2019 has been a big year for Fair Lending news. We catch you up on the latest.

Oct 30, 2019 3 min read
5 Fair Lending Lessons Learned in 2019
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5 Fair Lending Lessons Learned in 2019

Now is perfect time to reflect on some of the lessons learned this year. In particular, we’ve seen lots of changes in Fair Lending compliance.

Sep 25, 2019 5 min read
5 Fair Lending Lessons Learned in 2019

5 Fair Lending Lessons Learned in 2019

As Q4 approaches, it's time for compliance professionals to reflect on the changes we’ve seen so far. Here are 5 fair lending lessons learned this year.

Sep 25, 2019 5 min read
15 Key Insights from the CFPB Fair Lending Report [Part Two]

15 Key Insights from the CFPB Fair Lending Report [Part Two]

Check out the second half of our two-part series on the CFPB's 2018 Fair Lending Report. If you have to comply with Fair Lending, this post is for you.

Aug 21, 2019 8 min read
15 Key Insights from the CFPB’s 2018 Fair Lending Report [Part One]

15 Key Insights from the CFPB’s 2018 Fair Lending Report [Part One]

The CFPB's released the 2018 Fair Lending Report to Congress in June. Here is the first of our 2-part blog about the regulatory insights you need to know.

Aug 14, 2019 6 min read
CU Broadcast Interviews Stephanie Lyon on Compliance Management System for Financial Institutions

CU Broadcast Interviews Stephanie Lyon on Compliance Management System for Financial Institutions

Our very own Director of Compliance, Stephanie Lyon, talks with Mike Lawson from CU Broadcast about the company's new CMS solution for FIs.

Aug 9, 2019 1 min read
2 Key Elements of a Successful Compliance Management System from the CFPB

2 Key Elements of a Successful Compliance Management System from the CFPB

Learn the two essential components of any successful Compliance Management System (CMS) to ensure that your financial institutions is in shape.

Jul 17, 2019 3 min read
This $25M Settlement Highlights UDAAP Risk and FDCPA Changes
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This $25M Settlement Highlights UDAAP Risk and FDCPA Changes

This recent $5M Civil Money Penalty from the CFPB against a debt collector highlights the importance of compliant debt collection practices. Learn more!

Jul 10, 2019 4 min read
Fair Lending Fireworks: 3 Trends in the Hottest Area of Compliance

Fair Lending Fireworks: 3 Trends in the Hottest Area of Compliance

In the spirit of July 4th, learn what's sparking fireworks in Fair Lending compliance. After the $1.75M consent order, this is news you'll want to know.

Jul 3, 2019 4 min read