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CFPB Issues Final Rule on HPML Escrow Exemption under The EGRRCPA
The CFPB has issued a final rule as a result of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA) to potentially exempt additional institutions from the HPML escrow requirements. The Rule will extend eligibility for the exemption to...
Customer Due Diligence for Marijuana-Related Businesses
In case you missed it Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota voted to legalize recreational marijuana during the last election cycle. This adds to the growing list of States that have already done so. If you don’t currently bank...
Community Reinvestment Act 101
Be sure to JOIN US on February 9, 2021, for “Community Reinvestment Act 101”. We are pleased to be partnering with Linda Ezuka with CRA Today to bring you this webinar. CRA is a little different than many compliance regulations in that it’s not enough to...
Is Your Social Media Compliant?
Be sure to JOIN US for our Advertising webinar. We get a lot of questions regarding the advertising requirements for social media…both for deposit products and loan products. Many people believe there are exemptions from the advertising disclosure requirements,...
Regulation E Investigation Time Limits
Regulation E has a lot of different time limits and rules that you must comply with for electronic funds transfer error resolutions. For instance, you are required to complete your investigation within 10 business days. If you can’t, you can extend the investigation...
FREE Lending Q & A
Be sure to JOIN US on January 26, 2021, for our “Lending Compliance Q & A FREE Forum”. We will spend one hour answering your lending compliance questions in plain English! Do you have burning questions about TRID, Flood, Regulation B, etc.? We are here...
Training Considerations
During our Monthly Connection last week, Dave received some exciting news. His daughter and his daughter-in-law both had baby girls on the same day. Pretty amazing! Ever the professional, Dave didn’t miss a beat and gave some great information on training and the...
Fair Lending & Loan Pricing Discretion
Be sure to JOIN US on January 21, 2021, for our Fair Lending webinar. Does your financial institution allow your lenders any form of discretion when it comes to pricing and/or underwriting loans? It’s very common for lenders to make exceptions to loan policy,...
Regulation CC Confusion
If you are new to compliance or even a seasoned veteran, Regulation CC (aka the Expedited Funds Availability Act) is one of the most difficult regulations to read and understand. While the Regulation has been updated periodically over the years, it still contains...
Are You Ready to Submit Your 2020 HMDA Data?
Be sure to JOIN US on January 19, 2021, for our webinar, “HMDA: Are You Ready to Submit Your 2020 HMDA Data?”. On January 1st, the CFPB opened the filing period for 2020 HMDA data so it’s time to begin the preparations to submit your data. When it comes to many...