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!
A Brief Review of Recent News Shows Redlining Risk is Red-Hot
This survey of recent redlining news shows that it's a compliance priority for the regulators, and will continue to be a focal point in 2016.
The FFIEC Brings the Board to the Block
With the FFIEC’s November 2015 release of the organization’s IT Technology Examination Handbook, many financial institutions’ board members get surprises.
7 Time Management Hacks for Super-Busy Compliance Professionals
Compliance officers deal with lots of work-related stress. Use these 7 time-management hacks to be more productive and reduce stress!
7 essential steps for successful vendor management
Check out these tips for successful vendor management. Vendor management best practices.
Ncontracts combines with Strohl Risk Solutions to provide a full suite of risk management solutions
Ncontracts combines with Strohl Risk Solutions to provide a full suite of risk management solutions
Financial Industry Risk Management Solutions Company Ncontracts Appoints Stacy Kilgore As New CFO
Financial Industry Risk Management Solutions Company Ncontracts Appoints Stacy Kilgore As New CFO
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.
4 Common Characteristics of the Best Compliance Officers
You won't believe how easy it is to apply the 4 characteristics of the most effective compliance pros to your work. Check them out!
Here are the 4 Pillars of a Strong BSA/AML Compliance Program
A risk assessment is the essential foundation for developing a BSA/AML compliance program.
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.
A Friendly Reminder about Responding to Direct Regulatory Guidance
When you get direct regulatory guidance, here are the four steps you absolutely need to take - regardless of your institution's size.
$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.
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.
4 Ways Compliance Can Protect Your Institution's Resources
Learn how a stronger third-party risk management system could have mitigated the damage of a CMP for one financial institution.
Prep for a CRA Compliance Exam: 9 Steps to Success
These nine important steps will help you prepare for a Community Reinvestment Act evaluation and improve your CRA compliance program.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
3 Simple Strategies to Avoid CRA, Fair Lending, and Redlining Risk
Read to learn the 3 simple strategies we recommend for avoiding Fair Lending & CRA compliance surprises, especially with regard to redlining.
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.
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.