Dodd-Frank Section 1071 – Objects in Mirror are Closer than they Appear
In Issue 2 of Utah Banker, CrossCheck Compliance LLC Manager John Pace, CRCM authored an article titled Dodd-Frank Section 1071: Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear. This article explores the compliance impacts for financial institutions since the passage of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires small business loan data collection. Learn more about the key considerations to help your institution prepare for a smooth implementation.
Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA) – 2023 Fair Lending and CRA Symposium
On July 27th, 2023, Ryan Addabbo presented during the CCA Fair Lending and CRA Symposium on the topic of Fair Lending Analysis. This session covered fair lending analysis institutions should consider conducting to identify and mitigate risks.
Building a Strong Compliance Culture – Strategies for Influencing and Directing Behaviors
A strong compliance culture creates a work environment where employees understand how and why they do what they do. It also helps banks and other organizations maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders and avoid regulatory, legal, and reputational risks. Heidi Wier authored a new article in the July/August issue of ABA Risk and Compliance, Building a Strong Compliance Culture: Strategies for Influencing and Directing Behaviors, that describes the keys to successfully building a strong compliance culture.
Understanding the Complexities of Enterprise Risk Management – A Guide for Compliance Professionals
In the inaugural issue of ABA Risk and Compliance, formerly known as ABA Bank Compliance, Sara McGinnis authored a new article, Understanding the Complexities of Enterprise Risk Management, A Guide for Compliance Professionals. This article reflects the industry transformation taking place as banks break down the silos between risk management and compliance functions due to increasing complexity in the financial sector and the importance of a holistic approach to risk management.
Building Your Defenses: Compliance Management for First-Line Operations
Tracey Levandoski is the author of this new white paper, Building Your Defenses: Compliance Management for First-Line Operations. Many banks have moved to three lines of defense (3LOD) governance model, even if they are not yet required to because of their asset size ($50 billion or more). In the 3LOD model, the business lines (1LOD), which comprise the frontline and back-office operational groups that sell and service the bank’s products, are responsible for developing and maintaining an effective compliance management system (CMS) for the respective business line. This allows the Compliance Department to serve a true second line of defense (2LOD). Whether your bank is in the process of building out a compliance function in the business lines or just starting to make a case for one to management, this white paper will provide the information you need.
We are Change Leaders – Adapting and Advancing in the Evolving Financial Services Landscape
With the release of regulations implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, compliance officers are gearing up for this monumental change in the small business lending process. This updated article, We Are Change Leaders: Adapting and Advancing in the Evolving Financial Services Landscape, originally published in ABA Bank Compliance, details the compliance officer’s role in managing change. The author, Liza Warner, also addresses change management’s key success factors and provides an example of a compliance evaluation of a business change. We hope you find it helpful!
California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) Mortgage Quality and Compliance Committee (MQAC) – 2023 How to Harness Your HMDA Data Webinar
On April 27th, 2023 Heidi Wier and Ryan Addabbo were presenters on a California MBA Mortgage Quality and Compliance Committee (MQAC) webinar about using HMDA data to benefit a lender’s business beyond customary performance analytics for compliance and regulatory risks. During this webinar, the attendees learned all the prospective opportunities with what you can do with your HMDA data compared to a few years ago.
MBA Course – Managing Consumer Complaints for Compliance Professionals
If you are looking for more information about implementing a consumer complaint response process, there is a resource available through the MBA’s program. Managing Consumer Complaints for Compliance Professionals is part of the Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional (CMCP) Certification and Designation program, the only certification and designation program that is geared exclusively towards compliance professionals in […]
MBA HMDA Courses Available – MBA’s CMCP Curriculum
CrossCheck Compliance is honored that its managing director, Heidi Wier, worked with the MBA on two HMDA related courses which are part of the MBA’s Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional Certificate and Designation (CMCP) program, HMDA Compliance Basics and Mastering HMDA Data for Compliance Professionals. We would also like to acknowledge Jenni Smith, Manager, for her work […]
How Healthy is your Fair Lending Program?
How prepared is your credit union for a fair lending examination? NCUA’s 2023 Supervisory Priorities make it clear that examiners will review policies and practices for steering or loan pricing discrimination risk factors. Examiners will also assess a credit union’s policies and practices related to residential real estate appraisals. Now is a good time to do a “health check” of your fair lending program. This article, written by Liza Warner, addresses key areas of consideration including marketing and advertising, underwriting, pricing, servicing, third-party partners, complaint management, monitoring and testing, and board/management oversight.
Central Florida Compliance Association (CFCA) – 2023 Flood Insurance Webinar
On March 22nd, 2023 Sara McGinnis, CRCM, CAMS, CAFP, and Wendy McMillan, CIA, CRMA, presented a webinar on flood insurance compliance and a summary of the Interagency Flood Q&As for the Central Florida Compliance Association (CFCA). Other resources on flood insurance include an article authored by Sara on this topic, published in ABA Bank Compliance, and the ABA’s Reference Guide to Flood Compliance, First Edition.
ABA Reference Guide to Flood Compliance – 1st Edition
CrossCheck Compliance would like to acknowledge our colleague, Sara McGinnis, CRCM, CAMS, CAFP for her work writing the American Bankers Association (ABA) Reference Guide to Flood Compliance, First Edition. Thank you to numerous industry bankers and ABA colleagues for their time and expertise in bringing this guide to completion. The 2022 ABA Flood Compliance Guide is […]
Closing the Gap – Advancing the Next Generation of Compliance Leaders
In the March/April issue of ABA Bank Compliance, Jim Jorgensen authored this article entitled Closing the Gap – Advancing the next Generation of Compliance Leaders. This is a topic of discussion in many organizations. How can you prepare the junior staff to be ready to take on the responsibilities expected by the board and senior management to meet regulator expectations? To address this issue we spoke with several compliance officers from community banks to large regional banks to get their insights on how they advance the next generation of compliance executives. The insights in this article will help prepare you for enhancing your own organization’s succession planning.
Buckle Up! Indirect Automotive Fair Lending Risks Ahead – Fuel Up your Compliance Program for the Journey Ahead
In the January/February issue of ABA Bank Compliance, Liza Warner authored the article, Buckle Up! Indirect Automotive Fair Lending Risks Ahead. Both bank and non-bank lenders face regulatory scrutiny surrounding the indirect automotive lending sector. In the article, Liza discusses how to spot the red flags or risk indicators in this type of lending and how to stay clear of ‘accidents’. She also discusses credit risk management and data integrity. For safe navigation, follow the ‘rules of the road’.
Risk Management of Third-Party Relationships
In the Utah Banker Magazine, Tracey Levandoski authored an article entitled, Risk Management of Third-Party Relationships. Third-party risk management continues to be an increasing regulatory focus as indicated by the proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management. Understanding the details of sound risk management outlined in the proposed guidance and enhancing your third-party risk management program commensurate with the risk level of your third-party service provider relationships will place your organization in a more favorable position for the next regulatory examination.
California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) – 2022 Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference
CrossCheck Compliance was, once again, a sponsor of the California MBA’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference which took place in December 2022. This conference focused on the trends and hot issues in litigation & regulatory compliance for the residential lending community. The panels featured some of the nation’s leading industry experts including Todd Krell and Monika L. McCarthy. Todd moderated and spoke on the Non-QM Compliance panel which discussed how the loan origination and due diligence processes differ from Agency requirements. Monika moderated the General Counsel Roundtable.
The Final Flood Insurance Q&As Are Here!
In the November-December 2022 issue of ABA Bank Compliance, Sara McGinnis addresses the final flood insurance Q&As from the five federal regulatory agencies. Based on banker feedback and the most frequently asked questions from lenders on a wide spectrum of technical flood insurance-related compliance issues, the final Q&As replace those originally published by the agencies in 1997 and updated in 2009 and 2011.
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – 2022 Ensuring HMDA Data Integrity and Common Reporting Issues Webinar
On December 14th, 2022 Heidi Wier, Managing Director, participated on a panel with Diana Ringer, Master CMB, AMP, Chief Compliance Officer, Ruoff Mortgage; and Fedor Kamensky, Member, Weiner Brodsky Kider PC; which presented a webinar for the MBA on Ensuring HMDA Data Integrity and Common Reporting Issues. Implementing a strong, comprehensive HMDA compliance program will help ensure the accuracy of your HMDA data, and in turn, should ensure the data portrays an accurate picture of your fair lending performance. All webinars are complimentary for MBA members and available on the MBA’s website. If you missed the webinar, please log in to the MBA’s website to access the recorded webinar.
American Financial Services Association (AFSA) – 2022 Annual Meeting
AFSA held its 2022 annual meeting October 23-26 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. At the Operations and Regulatory Compliance Committee meeting, Mike Forester participated on a panel with Michael Gordon, Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP. They discussed Hot Topics in Auto Finance.
Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA) – 2022 Annual Conference
The Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA) held its Annual Conference on November 17th, 2022 at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Sara McGinnis was one of the presenters. Her topic was Flood and new Interagency FAQs.
