Helpful Hints About Peer Analysis

In our blog on February 13th, we discussed the importance of conducting a peer analysis to compare a lender’s performance in the context of other lenders in the same market.  This is the only way a given lender’s performance can be said to be above or below...

Why We Love Branch Analysis (And You Should, Too!)

Analyzing branch penetration helps lenders see how many branches are in minority areas.  Several legal cases point to the importance of self-monitoring by conducting a branch penetration analysis showing your branches’ concentration in high-minority areas.  In...

Approaches to Peer Analysis in LendingPatterns™

One of the great features of LendingPatterns™ is that any lender’s diverse lending performance can be analyzed in the context of other lenders in the same market.  This is the only way a given lender’s performance can be said to be above or below expectations. ...

12 Questions to ask a Fair Lending Software Vendor

Finding a fair lending compliance tool to make it easier for you to efficiently and effectively monitor your lending data is a challenge. Knowing exactly what to ask the vendor can ease the selection process. Below are twelve suggested questions to ask: How long has...

Uncover Loan Production Opportunities Using HMDA Data

Say the word “HMDA” to a mortgage lender and the first things that come to mind are data collection, filing deadline and fair lending compliance.  After the HMDA-LAR has been submitted, wise compliance officers turn their attention to analyzing their data for fair...