Implications and Recommended Practices HMDA compliance requires strong internal controls and specialized knowledge, which may or may not be available at all institutions. Lack of these can result in data inaccuracies or inconsistencies, missing data and discrepancies between the HMDA data and the underlying records. Violations can also lead to a complete review of past data and resubmission of past LARs, which can be quite time-consuming and costly. HMDA continues to be a critical regulation, and we see no end in sight. Here are some recommended practices to ensure your HMDA process to minimize your HMDA risks and ensure compliance: • Board and Senior Management Responsibilities: Ensure adequate oversight and the necessary internal resources to ensure compliance. Ensure all applicable employees understand the importance of accurate reporting. • Policy/Procedures: Create a HMDA policy and detailed procedures to ensure responsible employees can easily access the HMDA requirements. • Training: Provide necessary training to everyone associated with the data collection and reporting process. • Expertise and Staffing: Ensure there is a knowledgeable person(s) to ensure HMDA compliance. Ensure adequate staffing for HMDA reporting. • Internal Controls: Ensure application data collection is well documented and have a thorough review process to ensure data was entered to the LAR correctly. • Internal Audit/HMDA Date Point Scrub: Perform a review of your current processes/procedures, internal controls and a detailed review of your data points by a third party. At Snodgrass, we specialize in the HMDA regulatory and data point/control requirements. We can provide simple tips to help quickly detect potential errors. We provide both internal audits and can perform a complete scrub of your HMDA data points. If you feel you are at risk for noncompliance with HMDA requirements, please contact us if you would like to see how we can help you maintain compliance with this regulation. With more than 20 years of banking and audit experience, including leadership roles at PNC Bank and Sovereign Bank, Frank P. Antiga, CPA, CPAB, brings depth, perspective and steady guidance to financial institutions navigating complex regulatory challenges. His highly valued expertise strengthens internal controls, protects institutions and helps clients move forward with confidence. Founded in 1946, S.R. Snodgrass is a privately held, multi-faceted public accounting and consulting firm, known for innovative tax, assurance, technology and financial advisory services for financial institutions, nonprofits and businesses of all kinds. The firm has worked with more than 175 financial institutions in 16 states and employs more than 90 professionals. The firm is ranked among the country’s top 300 public accounting firms according to Inside Public Accounting’s 2025 list at insidepublicaccounting.com/ipa-top-500-firms. Your Full-Service Bankers' Bank United Bankers' Bank is proud to be the nation's first bankers' bank, serving over 1,000 community banks from the West Coast to the Great Lakes and South Atlantic. We can't wait to share our passion for community banking with you! To Request Pricing Visit ubbRequest.com Contact your Nebraska Calling Officer: Michael Hahn VP, Correspondent Banking Officer michael.hahn@ubb.com ubb.com 21 NEBRASKA BANKER
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