Truth Matters: Annual Percentage Rate (Part 2)

1.27.26 | 2:30 PM EST

Instructor: Rebekah Leonard

Course Duration: 2 HR

What You'll Learn

This course provides compliance professionals with practical, step-by-step guidance for ensuring APR and Finance Charge accuracy under TILA. Participants will learn how to identify errors, understand when restitution is required, and confidently use the FFIEC calculator and Joint Agency Policy Statement to calculate the correct reimbursement. Through real-world examples—including complex mortgage and TRID scenarios—attendees gain the knowledge needed to correct mistakes properly, protect their institution from significant regulatory consequences, and ensure borrowers receive accurate, lawful disclosures.

Topics covered in this session

Introduction to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Understanding APR Accuracy Requirements
Restitution Requirements Under the Joint Agency Policy Statement
Using the FFIEC APR Calculator
Case Studies & Real-World Scenarios
Practical Compliance Insights

Accreditations

CPE/NASBA - Group Internet Based

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Please note: You must attend at least 50 minutes to obtain credit. Final CPE approval belongs with each state's regulatory board. Credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour.

For more detailed information about the course, including the outline, content, and objectives, please refer to the 'Description' tab on this webpage.

Field Of Study: Finance
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the banking industry, business, or law
Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Requesting CE:
Upon completion of this course, please email creditrequest@nogginguru.com to obtain a CE certificate.

About the Author:

Rebekah Leonard

Rebekah is the owner of Elucidate LLC, a compliance training and consulting company. Elucidate means to "make clear, explain, throw light upon", and describes Rebekah's desire to illuminate the complexities of compliance with passion and fun. She's created and produced a TRID music video parody and several Compliance Breakout escape rooms, which she frequently provides at state banking compliance conferences. She is an accomplished speaker and regularly provides webinars through BOL and Compliance Resource. Rebekah is currently serving as the VP Director of Compliance for a $6 Billion community bank in Montana. She began her career in 1995 at a private lending company, but soon settled into banking, where she's covered nearly all of it - customer service and teller work, loan processing and review, and security and business continuity. She now oversees CRA, BSA and all aspects of compliance as a senior leader. She has successfully navigated numerous FDIC Compliance, CRA, and BSA Exams. Rebekah has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University (Magna cum Laude), attended the American Bankers Association National Compliance School in 2003, and has held her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation since 2006.

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