Has anyone developed an easy to read/use guide to the most FAQs regarding CRA - things like do you report full amount of renewal, versus increased amount, what goes in public file, etc. The whole gamut condensed into Cliffs Notes???

CRA For Dummies??

no, Dave, it's not directed at you

I could use one too!

Dial 1-800-DAWNIEQ.

Click here to access the FFIEC guide to CRA data collection and reporting. From that page, you can download a .pdf format document of 64 pages.

I have that - I meant a short and sweet cheat sheet

Try this . The page lists publications alphabetically. Click on "CRA Loan Data Collection Grid." It's only a 4 page form (one page of which is simply a title page). Maybe that's more along the lines of what you're looking for.

Thanks Steve - that is awesome!

Dave... try this too. A Banker's Quick Reference Guide

Thanks JM, but that is the same document, or am I missing something?

Steve's was the 4 page grid. This is a 12 page guide that give you a little more detail but not as much as the Big "guide".

Ok - actually from Steve's link, I clicked ont he link which is the 12-page you sent - either way, thanks to both!

Dave...just a caution on that guide. It's general, and of value as a training tool for lenders and lending staff, but it is not a complete or totally accurate guide. Don't get me wrong...I love it for training, but don't allow your CRA data input folks or the call report folks use it for specific line item reporting. It won't suffice