The Internal Audit Insight

Discover the power of strategic oversight with our Internal Audit Insight video series. Learn about the essential role internal audits play in safeguarding your mortgage lending company. From risk assessment to control identification and testing, each episode explores how internal audits can fortify your operations, enhance compliance, and streamline processes. Discover actionable insights to mitigate risks, strengthen controls, and drive sustainable growth. 

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Internal Audit Insight

Ep 1

Mortgage Lending’s Three Lines of Defense

In the mortgage industry, ensuring proactive risk management and steadfast compliance is essential to your business’s foundation. In this video Mignonne Davis and Cassidy Timm discuss three lines of defense with this goal in mind. The framework comprises the Mortgage Lending Business Unit, responsible for proactive risk management, Quality Control and Compliance Departments providing oversight, and the cornerstone of assurance, Internal Audit.

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Ep 2

Fannie Mae MORA & Approval Process Requirements

Fannie Mae approved lenders and applicants are required to demonstrate their commitment to managing risk effectively. To ensure lenders are meeting these requirements, Fannie Mae performs Mortgage Origination Risk Assessments (MORA). Dive into the details of what Fannie Mae looks for during their approval process and when performing a MORA, and common findings. 

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Ep 3

Tools for Sellers and Servicers

Fannie Mae provides many resources to approved sellers and servicers to assist them in meeting their requirements. Tools include self-assessment checklists, such as those for third-party originations, quality control, and business continuity. Watch the full video to discover more resources and learn how they can help streamline your processes and enhance your compliance efforts.

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Ep 4

Quality Control

Explore quality control (QC) requirements for HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Gain insights into Fannie Mae's extensive requirements for quality control, including both pre-funding and post-closing processes. Dive into HUD's requirements for sampling methodologies and monthly discretionary testing. Learn about the mandatory annual checks against the exclusionary list required by HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.

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Ep 5

Vendor Management

Learn everything you need to know for successful vendor management—from onboarding new vendors to implementing effective exit strategies. Discover the processes you need to streamline and enhance your vendor relationships, including evaluating risk ratings, ensuring SLA compliance, and planning to remove vendor access to internal systems. Remember, utilizing vendors means sharing risk rather than transferring it.

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Ep 5.2

Third-Party Risk Management from a Cybersecurity Perspective

With cyber threats on the rise, it’s more important than ever to thoroughly assess your vendors' cybersecurity measures. Are you asking the right questions about their access to your systems and data? Do you know how to identify potential vulnerabilities before they become operational risks? This episode covers key strategies for managing third-party risks through vendor assessments, questionnaires, and certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, as well as integrating vendors into your business continuity plans.

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Ep 6

TRID Tolerance Requirements

TRID compliance is essential for avoiding costly fines and ensuring smooth operations, but its complexities can be daunting. Gain a clear understanding of the different tolerance buckets, learn about common pitfalls such as fee misstatements and invalid changes of circumstance, and discover how the right tools can streamline your processes to keep you compliant. Don’t let minor oversights turn into major penalties.

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Ep 7

Servicing QC

Servicing Quality Control (QC) is essential for staying compliant and ensuring your loan servicing operations run smoothly. However, with varying requirements from HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, how can you ensure your QC process is on the right track? This video explores best practices for Servicing QC and offers expert advice on everything from working with sub-servicers to sampling strategies.

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Ep 8

The Strategic Benefits of Internal Audit

This video highlights the strategic benefits of internal audits for mortgage companies, answering common questions. Internal audits are essential for managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing processes. They offer independent advice to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and boost efficiency, ultimately building client confidence and enhancing the company's reputation.

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Ep 9

Reconsiderations of Value

Learn about the latest guidelines for the Reconsideration of Value (ROV) process, effective October 31, 2024, for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD loans. This video highlights key disclosure requirements, borrower notifications, appraisal instructions, and best practices for AMCs, QC plans, and borrower communication. Learn how lenders are adapting and staying compliant.

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Ep 10

Key Highlights and Takeaways

Catch the highlights and key takeaways from the 2024 Internal Audit Insight series. This episode dives into the year's most important topics, including the three lines of defense, Fannie Mae's requirements, quality control updates, and vendor management best practices. Explore actionable insights to enhance risk management, ensure compliance, and streamline operational processes.

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