DOJ Delivers Reminders on Fair Lending Compliance & Discrimination
The DOJ's 2014 Annual ECOA Report shared these key reminders on fair lending compliance & discrimination for auto, mortgage, credit cards and unsecured con…
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.
What We Learned about UDAAP & RESPA from Recent Settlements
Learn these important UDAAP and RESPA compliance lessons from recent CFPB settlements, or be doomed to repeat them!
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.
Preparing for 2014 HMDA Submission: 5 Compliance Areas to Explore
The HMDA Submission deadline is fast approaching! Here are 5 HMDA data elements that you need to review for Fair Lending compliance in 2015.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Cullen/Frost Merger Shows that Fair Lending Is Critical to Growth
The recent Cullen/Frost acquisition of WNB Bancshares proves that Fair Lending compliance and M&A due diligence are critical for expansion.
5 Elements of Exception Policies Needed for Fair Lending Compliance
The recent CFPB Supervisory Highlights report shows the importance of a strong CMS, particularly loan exception management policies.
How Benchmarking Data Will Enhance Your HMDA Reporting
Benchmarking data can improve understanding of your loan data and HMDA reporting. Do you know how your HMDA data compares?
Survive the Compliance Tsunami - Examiner Insights on Risk Assessments
The best way to deal with compliance is to prioritize. The best way to prioritize is with a risk assessment. Are you properly assessing your risk?
CFPB Declares Data-Centric Future with New Strategy. Are You Ready?
CFPB is quickly moving into a data-centric world as evidenced by their strategic plan. Is your compliance management program ready?
7 New Rules from the CFPB - Are You Ready? (2 of 3)
An overview of the new Mortgage Servicing Rule and Appraisals for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans (HPMLs) from the CFPB.
7 Reg B Violations: Compare Your Fair Lending Compliance Program
The 7 most common Reg B (Fair Lending) violations as reported by the regulators. How does your program compare?
CFPB Stands Firm on Fair Lending and Disparate Impact
CFPB says it will use all means to pursue lenders whose practices discriminate against consumers, including disparate impact.
GFI's Fair Lending Lawsuit Underscores “Beware-the-Double-D” Warning
The Fair Lending lawsuit filed last week against GFI Mortgage Bankers is a reminder that Fair Lending compliance isn't just for banks.
Fair Lending Reviews Are Now Part of Every Compliance & CRA Exam
Examiners now conduct a fair-lending exam in conjunction with every compliance exam and CRA exam. Are you analyzing you risk?
Fair Lending Importance Underscored by Attorney General at Judiciary Hearing
Compliance officers who haven’t yet committed to a comprehensive fair-lending compliance program may want to consider the issue from the perspective of Ass…
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.
A Timely Reminder Via the $25 Billion Mortgage Relief Settlement
After months of negotiation, the details on the $25 billion relief settlement are still not fully understood and will likely take weeks to gain clarity.
Faring Well in Your Fair Lending Exam
Before any exam ever begins, your institution should conduct its own fair lending risk assessment.
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…
This is Every Community Bank Compliance Officer's Nightmare
The proposed bank merger between Hancock Holding Co. and Whitney Holding Corp. has been challenged on fair lending grounds.