In case you missed it, I recently published an article in the ABA Compliance Magazine earlier this year. It was all about preparing for your CRA exam in the midst of regulatory uncertainty. We sure do have a lot of uncertainty swirling around these days. Although it’s easy to get distracted, I recommend you stay laser-focused on your CRA program and finish strong with your current exam cycle.

Your bank will likely have one more exam under the current rules-do you know where your strengths and gaps are in each of your assessment areas?

Here, I provide a couple of suggestions on how to prepare for your exam at the most basic level. I discuss where to place your focus when it comes to gathering information, cultivating a culture of compliance, and conducting a self-assessment. I also talk about CRA data integrity and why it’s so important.

• American Bankers Association Bank Compliance Magazine article: https://cratoday.com/finish/
• CRA Today Website: https://cratoday.com/
• CRA Hub: For more Community Reinvestment Act training resources, check out the Hub! https://cratoday.com/hub
• Linda Ezuka, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ezuka-cra-today/