Do You Qualify for the HMDA Small Filer Exemption?
If HMDA compliance is a priority for you, you need to know the details of the CFPB's HMDA Small Filer partial exemption...
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate the Fair Housing Act's 50th Birthday
One of the most fundamental regulations to today's compliance landscape is the Fair Housing Act. As this landmark legislation turns 50, here...
Which Risk Manager Would You Hire? Game of Thrones Edition
While we wait for next year’s final episodes, get your GoT fix with this hypothetical exercise in risk management hiring...
Breaking: OCC Says Multiple CRA Downgrades for Discrimination Still Possible
If you're regulated by the OCC, you need to understand the updates to their policies on CRA ratings downgrades as a result of evidence of discrimination.
A Handy Guide to the Leading Names & Faces in Banking Compliance Today
Learn the names and faces of the individuals leading the banking compliance conversation. With this knowledge, you'll have a better sense for the who's who…
3 Unusual Advantages of Women in Banking
In this post, we will flip the script and talk about three unique advantages women in finance have, and how you can leverage them to address...
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...
FinCEN Publishes 37 Much-Anticipated Beneficial Ownership FAQs
Learn the 37 questions answered by FinCEN, and get even more resources about the upcoming CDD/Beneficial Ownership rule.
7 Quick HMDA Compliance Videos to Watch & Share
With the prospect of 2017 HMDA LAR being released as soon as next week, on April 1, HMDA and Fair Lending remain top priorities...
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
5 Ways to Convince Management that Compliance is Important
Here are 5 tips to help you show your financial institution's management why compliance matters! Learn how to show them why compliance is so important.
Creating a Successful Compliance Program: Budgets, Buy-in & Building a Team
Learn how to establish a solid foundation for your compliance program, with tips on determining a budget, garnering leadership buy-in and structuring...
Attention Compliance Professionals: How to Leverage LinkedIn to Do Your Job Better
As a compliance professional, you can use LinkedIn to do your job better. Here are five tips you need to know, whether you're a beginner or an expert!
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.
The Top 10 Worst Excuses for Not Analyzing HMDA Data for Fair Lending Compliance
Here are the top 10 worst excuses for not analyzing HMDA data regularly - and why they're risky. In addition, you'll learn some key data points to consider…
7 Regulator-Approved Facts about REMAs for Successful Redlining Analysis
Get answers to your questions about REMAs, and learn 5 regulator-approved facts about REMAs that will help with successful Redlining Analysis.
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!
15 Tiny Productivity Tips Guaranteed to Make a Big Difference for Busy Bankers
You only have 1,440 minutes in every day. Are you making the most of yours? Here are 15 productivity tips that will improve how you manage your...
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...
3 Fair Lending Focal Points for the CFPB in 2017
The CFPB recently released their top Fair Lending compliance priorities for 2017. Here they are - and why it matters to you, even if they aren't your regul…
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!
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.
CFPB’s 10th UDAAP Consent Order Provides 3 Key Lessons
Here are 3 key UDAAP lessons we can learn from the CFPB's $700 million consent order to Citibank, the tenth such action since the CFPB's founding.
5 Things to Consider Now That 7,700+ Consumer Complaints are Public
The CFPB's Complaint Database now includes consumer narratives. Here are 5 considerations for improving complaint management (plus answers to 7 FAQs)!
What the CFPB's Move to Oversee Nonbank Auto Financers Really Means
The CFPB's move to regulate nonbank auto finance lenders is shaking up auto compliance. Here's what the new exam procedures mean for you.
5 Key Insights Every Compliance Officer Should Know
Here are 5 key insights about regulatory compliance that all compliance officers need to know and implement, highlighted at 2015's ABA compliance...
4 Emerging Compliance Themes Identified at Day 1 of the ABA RCC
Here are 4 emerging compliance themes, including HMDA Plus and fair banking, identified at the ABA's annual compliance conference.
$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.
CFPB Spotlights Future Priorities with Rulemaking Agenda Update
The CFPB's recently released rulemaking agenda highlights key areas of focus. Unsurprisingly, HMDA and TRID top the list.
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.