3 Common Errors to Avoid with Mortgage Call Reports
Filling out the wrong MCR, submitting late, and inaccurate data can cause NMLS licensing issues
2020 HMDA Data: 5 Takeaways for 2021
Insights into minority, low- and moderate-community mortgage lending.
Mystery Solved: We Finally Know the Source of Wells Fargo’s Culture Problem
How poor board governance and risk management can hurt a financial institution.
Beware Fair Lending Risk in Loan Originator Compensation Programs
Loan originator compensation is a key source of fair lending risk. Proactive management of Regulation Z and fair lending compliance can help your FI avoid …
3 Complaint Management Questions You Need to Be Asking
Does your bank, credit union, or mortgage company need a complaint management program?
A Momentous Day in American History, A Challenge for Mortgage Compliance and Risk Management
What mortgage lenders impacted by the new federal holiday, Juneteenth, need to be thinking about for business continuity and vendor management.
Tennessean Names Ncontracts a Winner of the Middle Tennessee Area Top Workplaces 2021 Award
Ncontracts has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor with CEO and founder, Michael Berman recognized for Executive Leadership by Tennessean Top...
7 Ways to Analyze Your Data for Redlining Compliance Risk
Regulators, public interest groups, and the media are analyzing your financial institution's data for redlining. You should be, too.
2021’s Hottest Risk Management Trends
Is risk management at your financial institution keeping up with the times? Find out here.
Ask the Auditors: Top Takeaways about Internal Auditing for Compliance and Risk Management
Top auditors discuss topics in compliance and risk management, including independence, examiners, and findings management.
Regulatory Brief for May 2021: Mortgage forbearance, climate risk, and agency updates
Ncontracts’ team of compliance experts led by Stephanie Lyon share the latest regulatory news and trends for May 2021
3 Ways to Identify Critical Vendors for your Financial Institution
Are you making this critical vendor management policy mistake? It may be time to review your policies.
Ncontracts Names Rafael DeLeon SVP of Industry Engagement
Ncontracts Names Rafael DeLeon SVP of Industry Engagement
DEI, Financial Education & the Role of Compliance: One Compliance Officer’s View
What diversity, equity, and inclusion means to one compliance officer
Your CRA Exam Is Coming Up: Do You Have Enough Community Development Credit?
What counts as Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit?
How a Company Intranet can Improve Employee Efficiency by up to 30%
A company intranet can serve as a time-saving, virtual workhorse by giving employees easy access to helpful tools and information.
Vendor Management: Which ‘Friend’ Will Be There for You?
We thought we’d have a little fun with Friends by asking which Friend you’d hire for a vendor management role at your financial institution.
Six Common IT Exam Issues—and the Controls You Need to Address Them
The six most commons IT exam flaws, according to examiners
Trends in Mortgage Complaints: What You Need to Know
Here’s what mortgage servicers need to know about the increasing number of mortgage complaints and how to handle them.
How Banks and Credit Unions Can Maximize Fintech Partnerships
What do FIs need to know before signing off on an operational technology fintech partnership? Here are 3 steps in creating efficiencies with fintechs.
Ncontracts to Participate in First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others
Ncontracts to Participate in First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others
5 Ways Boards Can Support Internal Auditors
Here are 5 ways the board can support the internal audit function at banks, credit unions, and other financial companies.
7 Must-Have Features in a Board Portal Solution
What financial institutions should look for in a board portal solution.
Regulatory Brief for April 2021: State CRA laws, crypto banks, cannabis banking, and more
Beginning this month, our team of compliance experts will share the latest regulatory news and trends for the month prior. Tune in for April 2021 updates!
6 Features to Look for in a Findings Management Solution
A good findings management solution can guide you through the findings process to ensure nothing is forgotten and overlooked—reducing the risk that an...
Missed Opportunities: How Compliance & Marketing Can Work Together to Increase Loan Volume & Reduce Lending Compliance Risk
When the compliance and marketing teams openly communicate, the result is more focused campaigns to increase loan volume and reduce potential problems.
5 Risk Management Failures of the Galactic Empire
What can Star Wars teach financial institutions about compliance and risk management?
May 2021 Regulatory Brief: Mortgage forbearance, climate risk, and agency updates
Regulatory compliance updates for August 2023 including mortgage forbearance, eviction moratoriums, climate risk, cyber risk and updates from regulatory ag…
6 Features to Look for in a Contract Management Software
Here are 6 features a contract management software should have to improve how financial companies manage third-party vendor contracts.
Reputation Risk & the Consequences of Lending Discrimination: A True Story
Allegations of lending discrimination can get you in trouble with regulatory agencies, along with reputation risk and other consequences.