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Revamping Data Integration for CRA Compliance: A Necessity in the New Normal

Perficient

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal law in the US that promotes the interest of financial service firms to serve their communities’ credit needs, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Data integration is significant in gaining insights into this updated clientele in the post-pandemic era.

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DOJ, CFPB and HUD officials outline priorities at industry fair lending conference

CFPB Monitor

At an industry fair lending conference last week, officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) outlined fair lending priorities for their agencies. She also noted that redlining settlements can ultimately benefit the health of institutions and their surrounding communities.

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15 Twitter accounts every bank executive should follow

Abrigo

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. His recent research reports have covered SMB lending, alternative lenders and automating commercial lending.

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Alt-Lending Back On Top (Just Not In The US)

PYMNTS

After a few months of lackluster performance with venture capitalists, alternative lending startups have won big this week thanks to two deals totaling more than $80 million — a figure expected to rise even higher. ” Big Data. The startups that secured the investments aren’t based in the U.S., InfluxData.

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Business Lending in the Digital Era – Are We Shrinking Our Way to Greatness?

ABA Community Banking

As digital lending becomes prevalent, the temptation to “shrink” may significantly impact a bank’s ability to survive and grow Management Financial Trends Technology Big Data Feature3 Fintech.

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Podcast: AI, Community Banks and the Compliance Jobs of the Future

ABA Community Banking

Former Comptroller of the Currency Eugene Ludwig talks about the current state of artificial intelligence in banking and the outlook for community banks and compliance professionals. The post Podcast: AI, Community Banks and the Compliance Jobs of the Future appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

More than ever, community banks are exploring new ideas and unconventional approaches to achieving greater profitability. on profitability in community banking. on profitability in community banking. Higher-volume lending has become more important to profitability. Calculated Lending. Calculated Lending.