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Preparing for 2014 HMDA Submission: 5 Compliance Areas to Explore

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.

Feb 6, 2015 4 min read
9 Essential Steps of Fair Lending Indirect Auto Analysis

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.

Jan 29, 2015 8 min read
5 Focus Areas for Fair Housing Community Groups: Is Your CMS Ready?

5 Focus Areas for Fair Housing Community Groups: Is Your CMS Ready?

HUD awarded $40 million in grants to fair housing organizations for Fair Lending investigations. Here are the 5 key areas of focus.

Oct 21, 2014 3 min read
Maternity Leave & Fair Lending: 3 Lessons from Wells Fargo Settlement

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:

Oct 14, 2014 3 min read
3 Ways Marketing Plays a Key Role in Fair Lending Compliance

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.

Sep 30, 2014 2 min read
3 Fair Lending Risks Lenders Need To Know, Plus A Free Risk Assessment

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!

Sep 19, 2014 3 min read
Why Benchmarks Matter: Is Your Fair Lending Analysis Short or Tall?

Why Benchmarks Matter: Is Your Fair Lending Analysis Short or Tall?

Comparing your HMDA data to benchmarks provides critical insight. Read on to learn more about benchmarks, and 5 common Fair Lending risks.

Sep 16, 2014 3 min read
Are Your Underwriting Policies Creating Fair Lending Risk?

Are Your Underwriting Policies Creating Fair Lending Risk?

Recent settlements provide key insights about underwriting, disability income and ATR. Sample HUD-approved policy language included.

Aug 26, 2014 6 min read
6 Questions to Test Your Compliance Culture

6 Questions to Test Your Compliance Culture

Compliance culture is critical for regulatory compliance. Evaluate your financial institution's compliance culture with this free-self assessment.

Aug 14, 2014 3 min read
5 Key Lessons about Consumer Complaints from the CFPB [Infographic]

5 Key Lessons about Consumer Complaints from the CFPB [Infographic]

5 key lessons learned about Fair Lending complaint management from the annual consumer complaint report released by the CFPB.

Aug 7, 2014 2 min read
Here is HMDA Plus: What You Need to Know About the Changes

Here is HMDA Plus: What You Need to Know About the Changes

The CFPB just released a new HMDA rule proposal. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes for mortgage lending.

Jul 29, 2014 4 min read
Consumer Complaint Management System Best Practices

Consumer Complaint Management System Best Practices

The CFPB's proposed public database of consumer narratives shows the importance of an effective consumer complaint management system.

Jul 22, 2014 4 min read
7 Key Fair Lending & UDAAP Reminders from the CFPB

7 Key Fair Lending & UDAAP Reminders from the CFPB

7 key Fair Lending & UDAAP compliance lessons from the CFPB enforcement action with GE Capital Retail Bank.

Jul 17, 2014 4 min read
The Cullen/Frost Merger Shows that Fair Lending Is Critical to Growth

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.

Jun 19, 2014 3 min read
3 Key Topics of the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference

3 Key Topics of the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference

See us at Booth 410 at ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference! Here are 3 key topics we'll be exploring.

Jun 6, 2014 2 min read
Auto Lending's Dangerous Trio of Fair Lending Risk Factors

Auto Lending's Dangerous Trio of Fair Lending Risk Factors

Auto Lending: Discretion on dealer markups, dealer compensation, and disparities in pricing are a dangerous trio of Fair Lending risk factors

Jun 5, 2014 6 min read
5 Elements of Exception Policies Needed for Fair Lending Compliance

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.

May 28, 2014 4 min read
How Benchmarking Data Will Enhance Your HMDA Reporting

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?

Feb 19, 2014 2 min read
CFPB Announces 3 New HMDA Exemption Threshold & Reminder on MSAs

CFPB Announces 3 New HMDA Exemption Threshold & Reminder on MSAs

The CFPB released the revised asset-size exemption threshold for depository institutions under Regulation C (which implements HMDA) for 2014.

Jan 7, 2014 1 min read
3 Fair Lending Settlements Provide 5 Industry Reminders

3 Fair Lending Settlements Provide 5 Industry Reminders

The compliance regulators telegraph five fair lending tips through recent DOJ settlements. How does your institution's compliance program stack up?

Dec 31, 2013 4 min read
3 Steps to a Proficient Risk Assessment

3 Steps to a Proficient Risk Assessment

A compliance risk assessment helps focus the financial institution on the most important areas of risk. The common three steps are outlined.

Aug 21, 2013 3 min read
4.5 Fair Lending Trip Wires for Auto Financing

4.5 Fair Lending Trip Wires for Auto Financing

Auto lending is the third largest credit market in the US. Review the Fair Lending Trip Wires and how to assess your institution's risk.

Aug 8, 2013 3 min read
3 Fair Lending Exams Defined - Which is Your Flavor?

3 Fair Lending Exams Defined - Which is Your Flavor?

The CFPB quietly published its baseline review modules for Fair Lending. Which flavor exam will you receive from your regulator?

Jul 30, 2013 2 min read
60 Days Before 2012 HMDA Data is Public – 5 Data Points to Prepare!

60 Days Before 2012 HMDA Data is Public – 5 Data Points to Prepare!

HMDA data is made public every September. Review 5 simple data points to assess your Fair Lending Risk.

Jul 23, 2013 3 min read
CFPB Declares Data-Centric Future with New Strategy. Are You Ready?

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?

Apr 18, 2013 3 min read
4 Fair Lending Best Practices - Proactively Address Risk

4 Fair Lending Best Practices - Proactively Address Risk

The four fair lending best practices outlined by the NCUA: Written Policies; Regular Risk Assessments; Consistent Monitoring; Stay Current.

Apr 9, 2013 2 min read
CFPB Provides Warning on Indirect Lending - You Have Been Deputized!

CFPB Provides Warning on Indirect Lending - You Have Been Deputized!

CFPB provides financial institutions warning and guidance in regards to indirect lending. Is it fair to deputize banks to manage fair lending?

Mar 26, 2013 4 min read
10 Questions for Third-Party Compliance

10 Questions for Third-Party Compliance

The financial institution's senior management must actively manage third-party relationships. Here are 10 quick questions to gauge your risk.

Mar 19, 2013 4 min read
4 Classes of Problems - CFPB Focuses on Discrimination & Fair Lending

4 Classes of Problems - CFPB Focuses on Discrimination & Fair Lending

CFPB looks forward, uses disparate impact theory to fight discrimination and enforce fair lending.

Mar 5, 2013 3 min read
Recent Fair Lending Settlement and Community Banks: 3 Conclusions

Recent Fair Lending Settlement and Community Banks: 3 Conclusions

Texas Champion Bank settles Fair Lending complaint regarding consumer lending to Hispanics.

Feb 26, 2013 3 min read