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It’s All About Underwriting and Pricing Exceptions
One key component to any fair lending monitoring program is robust monitoring of underwriting and pricing exceptions. The Interagency Fair Lending Examinations Procedures indicate that institutions face increased fair lending risk if internal policies are vague with respect to the granting of exceptions. Written policies should be in place that explain the process for submitting, evaluating, approving,…
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Interesting Facts About the 2019 HMDA Data
The CFPB released the final 2019 National Snapshot HMDA data about three months earlier than last year, and ComplianceTech has refreshed LendingPatterns™ with the latest data. An initial review of the data reveals the following interesting facts. There were a total of 5,508 lenders who reported over 17.5 million mortgage LAR records. Of those records:…
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Easy Way to Analyze PPP Loans – Small Business Lending Analysis
We have been fielding interesting questions from our Fair Lending Magic™ subscribers who are preparing information for monthly CRA and fair lending committees about SBA loans in the pipeline. As we all know, the SBA Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. …
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Helping Housing Groups Understand the Impact of the Current Situation
I have been fielding questions from several housing groups who are trying to understand the implications of the current situation on their local area. As we all know, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and contains provisions to allow borrowers with federally backed…
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ComplianceTech, McLean, VA, today announces the refresh of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in LendingPatterns™ to include the 2019 data as published by the CFPB on April 1, 2020.
MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB) April 23, 2020 ComplianceTech, McLean, VA, today announces the refresh of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in LendingPatterns™ to include the 2019 data as published by the CFPB on April 1, 2020. Using the 2019 HMDA data from every lender in the U.S., LendingPatterns™ can pinpoint fair lending issues related…
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ComplianceTech, McLean, VA, today announces the launch of the “New LendingPatterns™ Experience”
MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB) March 12, 2020 ComplianceTech, McLean, VA, today announces the launch of the “New LendingPatterns™ Experience,” on a secure platform fully hosted in the cloud. Users of LendingPatterns™ can now access multiple years of public Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data on mobile devices to pinpoint areas of potential fair lending and CRA…
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Elements to Consider Before Selecting a Fair Lending Analytical Tool
When it comes to evaluating compliance with fair lending laws, you want a tool that will conduct widespread and effective evaluations based on the FFIEC risk factors. Although there are many tools on the market, be sure to consider these 6 elements before selecting a fair lending analytical tool. 1. Administration and Credentials As you’re…
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2020: A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!
Download the latest HMDA Guide: 2020: A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!
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Top Priority Events for Your Fair Lending Strategy in 2020
The year 2020 has just started, and this is the perfect time for businesses to plan out their seminars and conferences in the new year. Do you know where to send your staff for the best information to grow your financial institution? Here are just a few of the best conferences happening this year that…
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Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
A proposed CRA rule change may affect banking practices and standards for lending. Here’s what you need to know about these recommended regulations. What is the Community Reinvestment Act? The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was enacted in 1977 to motivate financial institutions to meet the credit needs of low-and-moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods in America. Federal regulators…