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Six HMDA Analyses You Never Thought Possible
I made a list of six intriguing analyses that can be done with the public 2018 HMDA data. Possibilities are almost endless. Affordability Analysis You can find where the borrowers are who can afford homes above a particular threshold (e.g., $1 million) using...
Join Us at the 2019 ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference
Successfully managing your mortgage or financial compliance company requires having the latest information and technology on your side. ComplianceTech prides itself on delivering the best compliance software available to financial institutions and is happy to announce...
Let’s Celebrate 51 Years of Fair Housing in America!
In today’s world, every American is free to purchase their home or rent their property wherever they wish, but this was not always the case. This April 11th, we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, and how it greatly improved the opportunities for...
Create your own early look using competitors’ 2018 HMDA LARs
At ComplianceTech, we love data analysis, so last Friday’s release of new HMDA data was a truly exciting day. Unfortunately, we will have to wait until the release of the CFPB “snapshot” data for the full data to be in LendingPatterns(TM). Those who are really anxious...
Deep Dive into CFPB’s Public Complaint Database
Every company, even the exceptionally good ones, will get a complaint from time-to-time. That said, I think the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Consumer Complaint Database is a valuable resource for both consumers and our customers who are mortgage...
Will We See You at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference This Year?
We are excited to be attending the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference from March 10th to 14th in Washington, D.C. where more than 5000 credit union representatives will be advocating for their 115 million members throughout the United...
UDAAP and ECOA Issues in Servicing
Due to the mass amounts of paperwork and legislation, mortgages are a key part of the U.S. financial industry and its most complex feature as well. Here is a quick breakdown of two key compliance concerns related to servicing, one being “fair servicing” ECOA issues...
Preparing for the 2018 HMDA Submission
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act makes essential information accessible for professionals in the financial industry to help us all make better decisions based on data analysis. Be sure to check out the Bureau’s last update for the most recent changes before submitting...
Aspects of Preapproval Analysis You May Not Have Thought About
Institutions with preapproval programs should pay close attention to how they incorporate preapproval applications in fair lending reviews. Fortunately, LendingPatterns™ and Fair Lending Magic™ provide robust tools that allow you to produce a thorough analysis....
What LendingPatterns™ Can Teach You About the BB&T and SunTrust Merger
The announcement of the BB&T and SunTrust merger on February 7, 2019 has me thinking about its impact on the industry as well as what lenders might learn by looking at the data behind the merger. The good news is that it’s easy to create pseudo bank mergers using...
The Impact of the U.S. Government Shutdown on the Mortgage Industry
The U.S. government was shut down for over a month, and mortgage lenders have felt the effects of the impasse between Democrats and Republicans over Trump’s “border wall”. Upon first glance, these topics don’t seem related, but they are. The U.S. government shutdown...
How LendingPatterns™ Can Help You Avoid Redlining
Mortgage lending can be a complicated process sometimes, with dozens of factors taken into consideration before approving an applicant for a loan. Unfortunately, lenders can often be so focused on the data and statistics that they may inadvertently be declining...
Almost 2019: Year-in review perspective of HMDA developments
As we ring in the new year, it is helpful to recap where we are on three different HMDA fronts: 1) data collection, 2) ensuring data quality within the private data, and 3) disclosure and analysis of public data. In each area, I’ll describe the major developments over...
DIY Statistical Analysis of HMDA Data
HMDA data is not just about collecting and reporting. If used right, it can be a strategic asset that can produce bottom-line results. I encourage you to make the most of your data by asking and answering questions based on HMDA results you see in LendingPatterns™....
What I Wish Everyone Knew About FFIEC Fair Lending Risk Factors and Software Evaluation
Did you factor the Interagency Fair Lending Examination Procedures’ risk factors (listed beginning on page 6 of this file) into your decision to acquire your current fair lending software solution? Whether you have fair lending software or want to find a new...