DOJ, Merrick Garland Announce Initiatives to Combat “Modern-Day Redlining”
Discrimination and unequal treatment have been a pervasive thorn in the side of the lending industry since its inception and one of its most common...
Dealing with Fraudulent or Hacked Websites and Social Media
The internet is where consumers generally start their search for products and services by researching a provider’s main websites, reviewing their...
The Mortgage Compliance Dangers of Alignable
Social media is a free tool utilized by millions of sales folks worldwide to promote brand awareness and connect with customers on a more personal...
Consumer Privacy Laws for Lenders
Lenders have a responsibility to protect consumer data, that is clear. In addition to that oath of protection required by law, lenders must also be...
Cloud Storage: What are the Requirements for Financial Institutions?
Recent technological advancements have undoubtedly streamlined the loan process for borrowers and lenders alike, far beyond what could have been...
Facebook's New Business Pages & What That Means for Compliance
In 2007, Facebook began the rollout of the now well-known Business Page model, allowing businesses to harness the power of social media to increase...
Understanding Mortgage Advertising Record Retention Requirements
The regulations governing advertising in the mortgage industry are numerous and wide-ranging, but the fact remains that there will always be a select...
Mortgage Advertising Regulations - Social Media Counts, Too!
Love it or hate it, social media is a critically important tool that lenders and servicers must utilize in order to attract new customers and stay on...
The TCPA - Is Social Media Next?
In the latest warning to the ever-expanding marketing industry, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined that unsolicited and unwanted...