OCC updates fair lending booklet of Comptroller’s Handbook

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On January 12, the OCC released a revised version of the “Fair Lending” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook. The revised booklet replaces the prior booklet issued in January 2010. The revised booklet also rescinds related OCC Bulletin 2010-4, “Compliance Policy: Fair Lending – Revised Booklet.” The revised booklet includes new and clarified details and risk factors for a variety of examination scenarios, and updates references to supervisory guidance, sound risk management practices, and applicable legal standards, including changes to laws and regulations since the prior booklet was published, as well as the OCC's current approach to fair lending examinations.