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A Brief Review of Recent News Shows Redlining Risk is Red-Hot

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.

Dec 8, 2015 4 min read
The FFIEC Brings the Board to the Block

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.

Nov 18, 2015 1 min read
7 Time Management Hacks for Super-Busy Compliance Professionals

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!

Oct 27, 2015 4 min read
7 essential steps for successful vendor management

7 essential steps for successful vendor management

Check out these tips for successful vendor management. Vendor management best practices.

Oct 20, 2015 2 min read
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

Ncontracts combines with Strohl Risk Solutions to provide a full suite of risk management solutions

Sep 15, 2015 1 min read
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

Financial Industry Risk Management Solutions Company Ncontracts Appoints Stacy Kilgore As New CFO

Sep 8, 2015 1 min read
7 Fair Lending HMDA Questions to Kickstart Your Compliance

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.

Sep 8, 2015 5 min read
4 Common Characteristics of the Best Compliance Officers

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!

Aug 27, 2015 3 min read
Here are the 4 Pillars of a Strong BSA/AML Compliance Program

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.

Aug 13, 2015 3 min read
CFPB’s 10th UDAAP Consent Order Provides 3 Key Lessons

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.

Jul 30, 2015 4 min read
A Friendly Reminder about Responding to Direct Regulatory Guidance

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.

Jul 1, 2015 3 min read
$200M Fair Lending Settlement Shows Why You Need to Know Your Numbers

$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.

Jun 2, 2015 4 min read
3 Clear Ways to Limit Fair Lending Risk

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.

May 19, 2015 3 min read
4 Ways Compliance Can Protect Your Institution's Resources

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.

Apr 16, 2015 3 min read
Prep for a CRA Compliance Exam: 9 Steps to Success

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.

Apr 7, 2015 4 min read
4 Basic HMDA Fair Lending Questions You Need to Answer

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.

Apr 2, 2015 3 min read
9 Fair Lending Exam Triggers & 4 Compliance Tips from the NCUA

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!

Feb 26, 2015 4 min read
6 Tips for Managing Exceptions & Lowering Your Fair Lending Risk

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.

Feb 24, 2015 3 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
3 Reasons Why BSA/AML Risk Assessments Are Essential for Compliance

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.

Jan 7, 2015 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
3 Simple Strategies to Avoid CRA, Fair Lending, and Redlining Risk

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.

Sep 10, 2014 4 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
3 Simple Tips to Manage UDAAP Compliance Risk

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.

Aug 21, 2014 2 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
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
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