
Red Warning on Redlining: Looking Ahead
In Episode 81 of the podcast series "Red Warning on Redlining," Len and Dean continue their discussion with fair lending expert Lori Sommerfield, a partner at Troutman Pepper. They explore the future ...
5 Sep 202419min

Red Warning on Redlining: Looking Back
In Episode 80 of the podcast series on regulatory compliance, Len and Dean discuss the topic of redlining with Lori Sommerfield, a partner at Troutman Pepper, in a new two-part series “Red Warning on ...
14 Aug 202416min

Redlining Isn’t What it Used To Be
In a recent podcast, Len and Dean discuss the June 10 article "Manufacturing Fair Lending" from National Mortgage Professional, which delves into the "Modern Theory of Redlining" introduced by bank r...
31 Jul 202411min

Elder Abuse-Financial Exploitation and Fraud
Len and Dean discuss the alarming issue of elder abuse in their 78th and 79th podcasts. Dean expresses concern, especially since he has elderly parents, and highlights recent statistics from FinCEN an...
25 Jul 202410min

The Court Decides But it Ain’t Over Till It’s Over
In "Podcast 77: The Court Decides But it Ain’t Over Till It’s Over," Dean and Len discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)'s funding, which upheld its...
9 Jul 202412min

Flood Basics still causing pain for some
This podcast discusses flood regulations for institutions lending money on properties. While there are many federal laws, some key ones being the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the Flood Dis...
25 Jun 202413min

Redlining Complications Caused by Implementation of 2020 Census Tracts
In this podcast episode, Dean and Len discuss the complexities surrounding redlining accusations faced by banks, particularly focusing on the implications of the 2020 Census data. Len explains that th...
11 Jun 202412min

Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending
In this podcast episode, Dean and Len discuss the timely issue of appraisal discrimination and bias within the context of Fair Lending. Dean highlights the FFIEC's recent guidance on mitigating risks ...
2 Jun 202412min



















