Loan Compliance Audit
Process and Methodology
NETBankAudit conducts an objective and independent evaluation of the written Lending Compliance Program, including testing for compliance with applicable regulations and an evaluation of management information systems (MIS). The audit covers:
- Truth-in-Lending (Regulation Z)
- Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA)
- Homeownership Counseling Act (HUD)
- Homeownership Protection Act (PMI)
- Homeownership & Equity Protection Act (HOEPA)
- Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
- Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (Regulation AA)
- Flood Disaster Protection (Regulation H)
- Consumer Leasing (Regulation M), if applicable
- Service Members Civil Relief Act and Talent Amendment
- Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (S.A.F.E. Act)
Scope of the Audit
- Compliance management, oversight, and administration
- Policies and procedures
- Form review (applications, statements, disclosures, etc.)
- Advertising review, including online banking
- Transactional and account-specific testing, including APR calculations
- Branch administration and customer interaction
- Review and quality control
The audit methodology is based on the Compliance Handbook, FFIEC, and CFPB guidance. Sampling, if required, uses COSO criteria. A detailed report and supporting workpapers are provided upon completion.