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HMDA PLATFORM TESTING PERIOD APPROACHING FINALITY

On November 3, 2017, the CFPB released the much anticipated HMDA Platform.  The platform is the web portal that HMDA covered financial institutions must utilize to submit HMDA data beginning with its 2017 HMDA data.  The platform has been available for testing since November 3rd; however, the CFPB sent out a reminder today regarding the official closing date of the platform.  The beta testing period will officially close on December 31, 2017 to allow the […]

CFPB RELEASES HMDA PLATFORM FOR BETA TESTING

Finally, HMDA covered financial institutions can view another piece to the never-ending puzzle of HMDA tools from the CFPB.  The HMDA Platform was released today for beta testing.  Starting with 2017 data collected, financial institutions are required to report HMDA data to the CFPB.  The platform must be utilized by all HMDA reportable financial institutions to submit their data required by March 1, 2018. The Bureau did clarify the reason for the release was to […]

INTERAGENCY HMDA KEY FIELDS PUBLISHED

The FRB, the FDIC, and the OCC recently issued Designated Key HMDA Data Fields to support the efficient and effective evaluation of financial institutions’ compliance with the HMDA’s requirements. Of 110 data fields, 37 are identified as key fields. In certain circumstances, however, examiners may determine it necessary to review additional HMDA data fields, as appropriate. Background The HMDA, which is implemented by Regulation C (12 CFR 1003), requires certain financial institutions to collect, record, […]

CFPB Releases Update on HMDA Tools

The CFPB released a statement October 18, 2017 to provide insight into when to expect the introduction of the HMDA Platform, the web interface required to submit 2017 HMDA data.  The HMDA Platform is one of the most anticipated tools for those financial institutions required to report for HMDA. The agency stated that it is “currently demonstrating to the industry the new HMDA Platform’s functionality and user experience through webinars, industry conferences, and in-person user […]

URLA IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

On September 26, 2017 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) published guidance on the implementation timeline for the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). Demographic Information Addendum The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized their Technical Corrections and Clarifying Amendments to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Regulation C. The GSEs have updated the Demographic Information Addendum based on this final rule. The changes were made only to the form instructions and not […]