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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...
What the 2019 HMDA Data Tells us About Credit Decisioning
All lenders can recite the 5 C’s of credit backward and forward as easily as reciting the ABCs. However, not as easy is determining the risk of loss and deciding whether to accept or not to accept the risk. Lenders must objectively weigh the importance and evaluate...
Differences between regions in the percent of loans eligible for CARES Act
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 mortgages to request temporary loan forbearance for up to 180 days. In addition, the borrowers...
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,...
Data Integrity in 2019 Modified HMDA LARs
Two months ago, I wrote about data quality issues that I had seen in the 2018 public HMDA dataset. It turns out that HMDA data quality issues persist in 2019. LendingPatterns™ quickly revealed income reporting issues in the LAR. As an example, for one lender, the...
2019 Refinancing Uptick by the Numbers
The 2019 uptick in refinancings has been well-documented in the media and by mortgage trade organizations. LendingPatterns™ can slice and dice the HMDA data to shed additional light on this increase. In brief, at a high level, I am seeing a 90.2% increase in the...
Don’t Let Reckless Decisions Today Become Tomorrow’s Fair Servicing Compliance Issues
In this current volatile economic environment caused by a public health crisis, mortgage borrowers may have difficulty making mortgage payments. The OCC has directed banks to be flexible with such borrowers. The GSEs have encouraged forbearance and halted...
Mortgage Loans: To Sell or Not to Sell
We decided to take a look at lenders that have the option to sell loans as well as portfolio to see what we can learn about their decisioning and selection process. Happily, we have access to LendingPatterns™. The robust peer selection tool allowed us to create a...
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...
2020: A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!
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How to Avoid HMDA Reporting Pitfalls From Industry Experts
The public's interpretation of HMDA data depends on lenders' consistent application of Reg C, and failure to comply with Reg C could bring stiff penalties from regulatory agencies. ComplianceTech is looking out for HMDA filers in their efforts to ensure perfect HMDA...
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...
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...
Increase in FHA Mortgage Limits for 2020
If you’re lending funds to future homeowners in 2020, an increase in FHA loan limits in your local county may impact your daily operations. What is FHA? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides mortgage insurance on loans made by approved lenders, like you,...
2019 year-in-review in the world of HMDA
Like last year, I want to write another blog to recap the year’s HMDA developments and look ahead to what’s coming in 2020. This year’s blog will summarize three different fronts: 1) data collection, 2) Reg C changes, and 3) disclosure of public data. In each area,...