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CRA Exam Preparation for Regional Banks

Community Reinvestment Act examinations evaluate your institution's record of meeting community credit needs. Canarie helps you maintain evidence of CRA activities, from lending in assessment areas to community development investments to service delivery. Specifically tailored for the unique examination requirements facing regional banks.

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Regional Banks Exam Preparation Challenges

Multi-state regulatory complexity
Coordinating compliance across business lines
Scaling compliance with growth
Managing multiple examiner relationships
Consistent policy implementation

Examining Agencies

FDICOCCFederal Reserve

Exam Frequency

Every 2-5 years depending on asset size and rating

Preparation Steps for Regional Banks

1
Update assessment area analysis
2
Compile lending data by geography
3
Document community development activities
4
Gather service delivery evidence
5
Prepare response to community needs assessment
6
Compile innovative and flexible lending documentation
7
Document community partnerships

Evidence Examiners Expect

Assessment area delineation
Lending distribution analysis
Community development loan documentation
Investment and grant records
Service delivery documentation
Community contact feedback
Board CRA oversight evidence

Related Compliance Areas for Regional Banks

Enterprise compliance programBSA/AMLConsumer lending complianceMortgage complianceState-specific requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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