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.
Fair Lending Quiz: Assess Your Compliance Risk Exposure!
Fair Lending is still a top regulatory priority in 2022, and risk management is as important as ever. In this post, get access to a free Fair Lending quiz!
8 Key Questions to Help You Determine Your Unique Fair Lending Risk
We can boil down the various Fair Lending laws (ECOA, FHA, etc.) to a single question that serves as the litmus test for Fair Lending compliance.
What is A Real-World Example of Fair Lending Discrimination?
Learn how Fair Lending discrimination risk can negatively impact your bank, mortgage company or credit union's reputation through these 3 examples!
7 Fair Lending Tips Every CEO & Board Member Needs to Know
Here are 7 Fair Lending tips every CEO, President and Senior Board Member should know in order to reduce risk and improve compliance. Plus, get a free...
7 Fair Lending Risks You Need to Know Today
Fair Lending remains a top regulatory priority. Do you know your risk? In this blog, learn 7 key Fair Lending compliance risks, plus get a free eBrief!
Compliance Alert: Reg. B Changes on the Horizon for Mortgage Lenders
The CFPB has proposed changes to Reg. B and is looking for input from mortgage lenders. Read to learn about the proposal and how to submit your response!
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.
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...
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!
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...
5 Redlining Compliance Facts Identified in the Fair Lending Hot Topics Webinar
All year, Redlining risk has been a regulatory focal point, including at this year's annual Interagency Fair Lending Hot Topics Webinar. Learn the key...
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...
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!
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!
5 Questions to Learn if Fair Lending Regression Analysis is Right for You!
Fair Lending Regression Analysis is a powerful compliance tool, but it's not right for everyone. Ask these 5 questions and learn if Regression is right...
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.
Fair Lending 101: Pricing is Only One Piece of the Puzzle
Some compliance officers think Fair Lending is all about pricing risk, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. Here are the 8Fair Lending risk to know!
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.
Fair Lending 101: Defining Fair Lending Audits, Risk Assessments, Self-Tests & More
Read this short post to learn the differences between Fair Lending risk assessments, self-tests, compliance audits, data analysis and more!
9 Keys for a Successful Fair Lending Compliance Management Program
Developing a strong Fair Lending compliance management program can be difficult. Here are the 9 key elements of a strong compliance program!
7 Fair Lending HMDA Questions to Kickstart Your Compliance
All institutions must analyze their HMDA data for Fair Lending risk exposure, or risk being unprepared for the regulators. Here are 7 questions to answer.
$200M Fair Lending Settlement Shows Why You Need to Know Your Numbers
A recent $200 million HUD settlement shows why you it's so important that financial institutions know their numbers for fair lending compliance.
4 Basic HMDA Fair Lending Questions You Need to Answer
You need to answer these 4 basic questions as you analyze HMDA data, which we discussed at the Michigan Bankers Association BEST conference this week.
12 Compliance Recommendations on Auto Lending from a DOJ Settlement
The DOJ recently shared these 12 recommendations for indirect auto fair lending compliance, based on a recent settlement.
9 Fair Lending Exam Triggers & 4 Compliance Tips from the NCUA
Check out this blog that includes 7 fair lending exam triggers, plus more than 10 fair lending compliance best practices!
9 Essential Steps of Fair Lending Indirect Auto Analysis
Check out the 9 essential steps for effective Indirect Auto Fair Lending analysis, and learn how to identify and mitigate your risk.
3 Reasons Why BSA/AML Risk Assessments Are Essential for Compliance
Find out why it's important to conduct a BSA / AML compliance risk assessment, and get a risk-free, no-obligation consultation today.
Maternity Leave & Fair Lending: 3 Lessons from Wells Fargo Settlement
HUD's recent $5 million settlement with Wells Fargo provides three critical lessons Fair Lending maternity leave risk, and sample policy. Read here:
3 Ways Marketing Plays a Key Role in Fair Lending Compliance
Marketing is one of the primary risk areas for Fair Lending. Check out the 3 ways marketing is critical to compliance, and how to assess risk.