Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The Financial Accounting Standard Board’s proposed move to the current expected credit loss, or CECL, is top of mind for many of the bankers and industry experts attending the 2015 Risk Management Summit presented by Sageworks. Involving people from the financial institution’s credit department will be key, he added.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2016

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) long-awaited final guidance on its new standard for measuring expected credit losses is expected to be released in June, a step that will be a major milestone in the multi-year development of the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. It is available by replay here.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2017

In a recent webinar for credit union executives, Danny Sharman a risk management consultant with Sageworks addressed loan data for these institutions, especially as they look toward the currect expected credit loss model (CECL) that will be required for the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . You might also like this: "Beyond CECL: Stress testing, ALM, and financial planning" DOWNLOAD. Progress on CECL.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 23, 2017

“When considering member business lending and the consumer portfolio where many credit unions focus, change management to prepare for CECL can be even more difficult with a credit union,” says Danny Sharman, risk management consultant at Sageworks during a recent CECL webinar – Data Quality for Credit Unions.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 4, 2020

2023 CECL adopters vary in transition progress Financial institutions face considerable questions and obstacles in regard to their transition to CECL. You might also like this webinar on CECL in economic downturns. Luckily, it seems most financial institutions have remained committed to their CECL preparations.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2017

In order to prepare for FASB’s Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, credit unions are currently relying on different methods to collect and store data. Limited Data Collection Method In this method, credit unions leverage core system(s) to capture data.

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Abrigo

MAY 31, 2019

1564 , calling for a delay in the implementation of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s current expected credit loss (CECL) standard. The bill would delay CECL until a “quantitative impact study can be completed to understand its likely effects it will have on the economy.” Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced a bill, S.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2017

FASB's guidance for estimating expected credit losses is not prescriptive, so, examiners are not asking exactly how you plan to calculate your reserve under CECL today. Data Collection Methods Considerations for each method - Limited method: Not a viable approach for most core systems due to limited data storage.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Abrigo's blog covered these and other subjects in 35 credit and lending-specific posts this year.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You might also like this checklist for preparing for the CFPB 1071 rule DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Bank and credit union executives are worried about complying with the CFPB's upcoming final rule on small business loan application data. Visit CFPB 1071 resources for lenders for more on data collection requirements for small business lending.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 21, 2017

Compared to existing ALLL requirements, Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 (CECL) will require more inputs, assumptions, analysis and documentation, making the option to automate the process significantly more attractive for many institutions.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Whether it’s part of a CECL preparedness conversation or part of a more proactive approach to risk management under existing regulatory expectations, the topic of “loan-level data” has repeatedly come up since the 2012 proposal from the FASB. These data silos make it all the harder for credit unions to begin data archiving.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . Takeaway 1 A system for ongoing, independent credit risk review will not look the same from institution to institution. Would you like other articles on loan review in your inbox?

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2023

Building a strong credit review process A critical element of monitoring is an organization’s credit risk rating system. This blog will examine credit review in more detail. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Loan review, or credit review, must be timely, thorough, and accurate to meet regulatory requirements.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Recent stats and dynamics of the small business lending market Understanding the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2021

Takeaway 2 Once a bank or credit union understands the need for an LOS, it develop one or use a third-party vendor. A loan origination system (LOS) has become a common banking buzzword among banks and credit unions in recent years. It’s also important to understand how an LOS may be able to help your bank or credit union.

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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2024

How to respond to CRE loan distress Use these tips for banks and credit unions to identify and handle commercial real estate loans that are showing signs of being problem CRE credits. Takeaway 1 Engaging the bank or credit union loan workout team or an outside expert can help restore CRE loans in distress or mitigate their impact.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

How to close more loans by speeding up lending and credit analysis Seeking a quicker loan origination workflow is worth it. WATCH Takeaway 1 A critical look at the existing steps for loan requests and credit underwriting helps uncover ways to offer faster loan decisions. Learn where to find opportunities for improvement.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As financial regulators have  noted, th is oversight is important because of the potential for long-term complications in financial loss when models such as CECL models or ALM models are misused or incorrect. Liquidity risk Regulators expec t banks and credit unions to maintain adequate levels of liquidity. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Or they claim their targets have won a foreign lottery or sweepstake, which they can collect for a "fee." Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. The post 2023 Fraud trends: What banks and credit unions can expect appeared first on Abrigo. Update and adjust. Reassessing procedures for 2023. Learn More.

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Abrigo

APRIL 20, 2016

With the pressures of changing regulations and data security continuing to increase, banks and credit unions must remain vigilant when it comes to their data. In addition, institutions should determine how they can make better use of the data already being collected. Collection 2. Management 3. Protection 4.

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2019

Why is writing effective credit memos so vexing? Given that a credit memorandum is one of the most critical documents in the life of the loan, it would seem like a straightforward process. However, lenders, credit analysts, and other banking staff frequently seek tips for writing better credit memos.

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Credit Risk Credit and Collections CECL Credit Unions 60

Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

Timelines for small business loan data collection and reporting Deadlines for complying with the new CFPB section 1071 rule requirements for financial institutions to collect data on small business loan activities. Takeaway 3 The earliest deadline requires financial institutions to begin collecting data Oct.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2022

Takeaway 2 Ensure you have collected all of the pertinent data. The most common error starts when the business borrower is given full credit for EBITDA without subtracting distributions to shareholders. It is compounded when shareholder/guarantors are given full credit for 1040 Schedule E part II “earnings” rather than distributions.

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Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2023

Takeaway 2 Some banks and credit unions were late movers and are now scrambling to lock in funding for the short term to meet liquidity and capital needs. To add insult to injury, many banks and credit unions that had large surge deposit balances from COVID have been seeing those funds leave. 4.75% over the course of 2022 and 2023.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

King outlined the following best practices for developing and refreshing your strategic plan and encouraged banks and credit unions to make them an integral part of board meetings. It’s essential to involve your board and executive management in pre-planning steps to ensure everyone’s input is collected and heard.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Sorting, collecting, and integrating that data can be tedious—especially due to errors or the need to make other changes. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. Credit Risk Regulation. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Lending & Credit Risk. Watch Webinar.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 27, 2022

Takeaway 2 If the market trends downward for long, banks and credit unions could actually see another increase in deposits. The Federal Reserve’s signal this week that it will start raising interest rates in March 2022 generated a collective high-five throughout the banking industry. Lending & Credit Risk. Interest Rates.

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Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections Credit Risk 78

FICO Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This four-part series looks at embedding portfolio risk resilience into decisions across the credit lifecycle through targeted application of the FICO ® Resilience Index. Enhanced portfolio credit risk management loss forecasting accuracy. FICO Admin. Tue, 02/18/2020 - 14:57. by David Binder. Senior Director, Scores.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 12, 2016

One of every six financial institutions responding to the 2015 Sageworks Bank & Credit Union Examination Survey said that examiners criticized or required action related to their risk ratings practices. But avoiding regulators’ inquisition isn’t the only reason that banks and credit unions should review their risk rating systems.

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Biz2X

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Impact of Recent Lending Policies Across industries and sectors, possibly the most significant shift in lending policy has been the tightening of credit standards. While CECL does enhance financial stability, it can also be costly, as it requires them to develop more sophisticated risk assessment models.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

According to the FFIEC, there are no required risk categories, and the number and detail of these categories vary based on the bank or credit union's size or complexity. After adjusting the inherent risk for the institution’s risk management controls, residual risk represents the bank or credit union’s current risk. Fraud Trends.

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Abrigo

MAY 10, 2022

However, many institutions have available a natural hedge to changing interest rates : the non-maturity deposits (NMDs) they collect. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Lending & Credit Risk. A lot of the time, this means securing funding through defined deposits and borrowings at prices and durations we can measure and predict.

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Pactola

JULY 20, 2020

TransUnion is reporting that around three million auto loans and 15 million credit cards are in some forbearance plans. This has the impact of moving credit scores higher at a time when payments are not being made. First you can move staff you have internally to manage the problem credits. Black Knight reports that 4.75

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

How banks and credit unions use genAI today Short supporting copy. Credit unions are jumping in too. Banks and credit unions want to serve their clients better and improve their services and products. For example, banks and credit unions must comply with strict data privacy laws. Introduce key takeaway below.

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