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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. Including rental and leasing licensees, as of 2021, the industry comprises approximately 16.7% of the United States GDP, with estimates exceeding $3.9 In 2017, over 5.51

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

Chi Chi Wu, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Boston, MA. Ricardo Ledezma, Corporate Compliance Assurance Manager, San Antonio Federal Credit Union, San Antonio, TX. Raul Vazquez, Chief Executive Officer, Oportun, Redwood City, CA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members.

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FinCEN Steps up Efforts to Protect Against the Six Biggest Threats to the U.S. Financial System

Abrigo

Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk. The 12 major U.S.

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A Deep Dive into the Distribution of the FICO Score Across the US

FICO

So, while the average FICO® Score is increasing over time at the national level, what about at the state or city level? While 31 states (and the District of Columbia) have an average score higher than the national average of 706, we generally see that the Midwest and New England states have the highest average FICO® Scores.