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.
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
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.
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?
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.
Want to Avoid Litigation? Make Sure Your Financial Institution Isn’t Making These Three Common Mistakes
Read on for three common compliance management mistakes that can result in litigation.
Lending Compliance Software: Will You Get a Return on Your Investment?
Before you write off lending compliance software, take a few minutes to assess its value and the potential return on investment (ROI).
Ask a Risk Manager: How Can Risk Management & Compliance Work Together?
How can risk management and compliance work together as partners at a financial institution?
4 Features FIs Should Look for in a Cybersecurity Assessment Solution
How strong are your financial institution’s cyber defenses? It’s a question that’s top of mind for everyone—and it doesn’t have a simple answer.
The CFPB’s Focus on Avoiding Foreclosures: What You Need to Know
After one year into the pandemic, the CFPB says that financial institutions have had time to adapt, and protecting consumers is the CFPB’s top priority.
How to Lighten Your Vendor Management Workload
Here are the most effective ways to lighten your vendor management workload while still ensuring your vendors are properly managed.