Small Filers & Exempt HMDA Data

If you are considered a “small filer” for HMDA, it basically means you don’t have to report as much data as large filers. There are approximately 25 data fields that small filers are exempt from reporting. Some of those include the Introductory Rate Period, Origination Charges, Multifamily Affordable Units, Combined Loan-to-Value Ratio, etc. Such fields will be completed with either “Exempt” or “1111”; so, they can’t just be left blank. Small filers could choose to report exempt fields voluntarily; however, they need to be aware that, if they do, they must provide ALL the related data included within that section. For example, if small filers voluntarily report credit score, the credit score model must also be reported.

David explains more in the video.

HMDA Resources!Published 2026/03/13

David Dickinson

David’s banking career began as a field examiner for the FDIC in 1990. He later became a Compliance Officer and Loan Officer for a small bank. In 1993, he established Banker’s Compliance Consulting. Along with his amazingly talented Team, he has written numerous compliance articles for prestigious banking publications and has developed compliance seminars that Banker’s Compliance Consulting produces.

He is an expert in compliance regulations. He is also a motivational speaker and innovative educator. His quick wit and sense of humor transforms the usually tiring topic of compliance into an enjoyable educational experience. David is on the faculty of the American Bankers Association National Compliance Schools and has served on the faculty of the Center for Financial Training for many years. He also is a frequent speaker at the ABA’s Regulatory Compliance Conference. He is also a trainer for hundreds of webinars, is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and has been a BankersOnline Guru for many years. The American Bankers Association honored David with their Distinguished Service Award in 2016.

David and his wife Karen have three adult children, four grandchildren (none of whom live at home!) and two cats (of which Dave is allergic … the cats, not the children!). They recently moved to an acreage outside of Lincoln, Nebraska where he gets to play with his tractor. When possible David can be found fishing, making sawdust in his shop, or playing the guitar and piano. He also enjoys leading worship at his church.

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