Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Regulation B
Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Regulation B teaches students to evaluate an applicant's creditworthiness within the boundaries of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The course begins by describing the purpose and coverage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and then reviews what a bank and its employees must do regarding the taking and processing of loan applications, including acceptable factors. Students will learn about prohibited bases for evaluating an application and required notifications. The course concludes with a discussion of other bank compliance issues, including the requirements for reporting credit information, record keeping, and the consequences of noncompliance.
| Price | $130 Nonmembers / $95 Members |
| Course Credits | AIB: 0.25 ; ICB: 5.0 (CRCM, CLBB) |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Required Software | None |
| Optional Software | Adobe Acrobat Reader and RealPlayer |
Audience
Bank personnel involved in the process of gathering information for credit transactions.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and what it covers
- Describe what banks must do to comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act when making credit available
- Describe what banks must do to comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act when processing a credit application
- Identify reporting and record keeping requirements, as well as the consequences for noncompliance
Enrollment: To enroll in this course, please click on the link below for the registration form. Print and complete the form and submit it to your supervisor for approval. Then submit the approved form to your human resources department for processing.