Oversight - Vendors Compliance Group

Review arrangements, agreements, or contracts exist with vendors and third parties related to mortgage products or servicing.
- Are changes planned for third party practices as a result of the new rules?
- Will third party service providers deliver compliant application technology releases and/or fully tested process updates in time for the effective dates?
Determine changes have been made or need to be made to the above arrangements, agreements, or contracts to ensure that service providers comply with new regulations and all legal obligations.
Audit complaints reviewed regarding vendor activity for compliance and process concerns.
- How frequently is this complaint data received?
Evaluate training procedures received and reviewed for third parties related to regulatory requirements.
Determine training provided for any third party service providers.
Assess contracts with any third parties related to mortgage activities.
- Has their implementation plan been discussed and evaluated?
- Does the financial institution have a back-up plan should the vendor not fully implement the necessary changes prior to the effective dates?

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