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Dec 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
OCC updates unfair practices booklet

The OCC issued version 1.1 of the “Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook.

Dec 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB proposes rule on consumer reporting

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a notice of proposed rulemaking related to consumer reporting and the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Oct 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB: Companies must follow FCRA rules when tracking employees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular that said that companies using third-party consumer reports must follow Fair Credit Reporting Act rules.

Oct 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
FinCEN: Certain telecommunications service providers are exempt from beneficial ownership requirements

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a final rule to clarify that certain telecommunications service providers qualify as “regulated public utilities” and are exempt from the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. The final rule is effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register.

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Compliance Question of the Week

Question: Is an annual notice required for all mortgages with Private Mortgage Insurance?

ANSWER: 

Yes. An annual disclosure is required.

If private mortgage insurance is required in connection with a residential mortgage transaction, the servicer shall disclose to the mortgagor in each such transaction in an annual written statement—

(A) the rights of the mortgagor under this chapter to cancellation or termination of the private mortgage insurance requirement; and

(B) an address and telephone number that the mortgagor may use to contact the servicer to determine whether the mortgagor may cancel the private mortgage insurance.

Reference: Homeowners Protection Act: 12 USC 4903(a)(3)

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Earn your Community Bank Compliance Officer Certification at the ICBA Compliance Institute

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To earn the Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam(s).

The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.

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