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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
7 Levels of Fair Lending Training Success - How Do You Compare?
Compare your existing fair lending training program to the industry's best practices. Use the self-assessment tool to compare your current standing.
5 Settlements, 1 Lesson on Fair Lending Risk and Maternity Leave
This is the one lesson you need to know about maternity leave-related Fair Lending complex, as illustrated by five recent settlements.
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.
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.
Recent Fair Lending Settlement and Community Banks: 3 Conclusions
Texas Champion Bank settles Fair Lending complaint regarding consumer lending to Hispanics.
$2m Fair Lending Bias Settlement - Loan Policies & Disparate Impact
Fair Lending continues to garner regulatory attention as evidenced by the Luther Burbank Savings settlement with the Justice Department.
6 Keys to CRA Community Development Success Told With BBQ Sauce
Managing CRA and Community Development is like Carolina BBQ sauce; we'll define 6 key best practices for success.
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.
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.
Faring Well in Your Fair Lending Exam
Before any exam ever begins, your institution should conduct its own fair lending risk assessment.