Abrigo

JULY 26, 2021

The Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator (SCALE) tool was unveiled This tool is allowed only for banks under $1 billion as they transition to CECL. . CECL SCALE is an Excel spreadsheet-based tool. Our dedicated risk management experts are ready to help you transition to CECL with confidence. Starting Point".

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

CECL model risk assessments Possible areas of material misstatement in a CECL model can be identified with a risk assessments. WATCH Takeaway 1 The forward-looking CECL approach to estimating the allowance for credit losses introduces risks that auditors and examiners are scrutinizing.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Experts answer CECL questions from 2023 adopters Participants in Abrigo's CECL Kickstart webinars asked consultants their questions leading up to the 2023 CECL implementation date. Takeaway 1 Financial institutions brought practical questions to Abrigo consultants during the CECL Kickstart webinar. . CECL Deep Dive.

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Abrigo

APRIL 24, 2025

Effective loan review is a key element of managing concentration risk in loan portfolios. Its a good reminder that in todays environment, risk managers and credit professionals should reexamine how they identify, assess, and communicate portfolio vulnerabilities. Louis Fed shows.

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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. Recommendations for independent loan reviews.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

CECL disclosure requirements for 2023 filers and others New disclosures are required under CECL in some cases. Stay updated on all things CECL. New Disclosures Under CECL CECL disclosures play a central role in the new standard, but many financial institutions begin work on them too late in the process. Learn more.

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Abrigo

JULY 7, 2022

What Will Auditors and Regulators Expect with CECL Accounting? A panel of CECL accounting experts described how auditors and regulators are viewing various aspects of implementation. . Takeaway 1 CECL accounting experts shared audit and regulatory expectations based on their work with financial institutions. Communication Urged.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . 2023 CECL Deadline? Takeaway 1 "Analysis paralysis" and the pandemic have put CECL on the backburner for many CFIs. Each quarter represents an opportunity to refine the CECL model prior to 2023.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Key Takeaways An SEC filer with a 2020 CECL deadline recommends starting ASAP on implementation -- even if your deadline is 2023. All eyes will be on the large SEC registrants in January as they become the first financial institutions to adopt the current expected credit loss model , or CECL. Transition to CECL with confidence.

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Abrigo

JULY 12, 2021

Q Factors under CECL and How They Will Compare Understanding the quantitative side of the CECL calculation is the start to applying qualitative adjustments under CECL. Would you like other articles on CECL and Q Factors in your inbox? Popular CECL Topic. What will happen to Q factors?'. You’re not alone.

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CECL Credit Unions Credit Risk 78

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

MAY 17, 2017

The importance of a sound risk rating process continues and possibly grows in the coming years as financial institutions grapple with the increased emphasis on estimating credit losses. At the end of the day, the risk rating is the one indicator of risk that exists in a portfolio.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2016

Are you ready for CECL? The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is expected to release final guidance in Q1 for the current expected credit loss ( CECL ) model. Why credit risk specialists should care about CECL. Part two will give examples of methodologies and review pros and cons of each.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2021

It’s also important to understand how an LOS may be able to help your bank or credit union. An LOS is defined as a system that automates and manages the end-to-end steps in the loan process – from the application, through underwriting, approval, documentation, pricing, funding, and administration. Credit Analysis Training.

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Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

In addition, borrowers will be required to submit much of the same supporting documentation for payroll-related expense payments and for non-payroll obligations and expenses connected to the forgiveness application as they would with the longer form. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. C&I Loans.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Loan automation and workflow efficiency take borrowers from loan requests to credit decisions without the delays, repeated data entry, and miscommunication familiar to many loan officers and credit analysts. The time savings for credit analysts speeds up the decision for borrowers, creating a better chance to win deals.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Preparing your credit administration for the next cycle Financial institutions should consider these tips for maintaining an efficient credit process throughout the year. You might also like these on-demand webinars tackling common credit risk questions.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. You might also like this webinar series, "Tackling common credit risk questions during challenging times."

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Streamline credit risk decisions and administration, learn more. Borrowers must submit documentation for payroll and nonpayroll expenses along with the Form 3508S – basically the same as for the Form 3508-EZ. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management.

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Credit Risk CECL Credit Unions Small Businesses 88

Abrigo

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Transition to CECL with confidence. Adjustments to the ALLL/ACL should be documented and provided to the regulatory authorities for review. CECL Regulation. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Portfolio Risk & CECL. CECL Accounting. CECL Methodologies.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Takeaway 3 Utilize guidance lines to streamline the approval process for customers with fluctuating credit needs Fine-tune annual review Keeping annual review simple Annual loan reviews are a critical component in monitoring the health of a credit after it is initiated. How Review of outstanding documentation exceptions.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. You might also like this video, "A look at credit risk in a rising-rate environment." CRE loan accommodations.

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Abrigo

MAY 10, 2021

Thus, a critical function of a bank or credit union’s commercial loan origination solution is that it notifies individuals at key steps of the process, such as when the loan application is complete or when all documents have been submitted. The workflow is constantly interrupted, and efficiency is lost.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Lenders also have five business days to respond to the notice received in the inbox by uploading the standard loan review documentation requested in the notification, according to the instructions. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Lending & Credit Risk. Whitepaper. Learn More.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2020

It's also a good idea to review thoroughly any documentation that lenders plan to submit along with their decisions. Checking documentation for PPP forgiveness decisions. Key Takeaways The SBA's PPP Forgiveness Platform opened to lenders on Aug. The SBA PPP Forgiveness Platform opened Aug.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It's also wise to review the process for segmenting loans for allowance estimations, since even loans that aren't labeled as TDRs might not retain their current credit risk profiles. Managing loan workouts is a chief concern among banks and credit unions these days. Credit Risk Management. Learn More. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2021

The updated SBA Form 3508S , intended by lawmakers to be used by most PPP borrowers of $150,000 or less for first or second draw loans, doesn’t require borrowers to show calculations or submit documentation like the other forms (SBA Form 3508EZ and SBA Form 3508, which were also updated). Credit Risk Management. CRE Lending.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As a result, some variations in processes and loan administration systems among credit unions and banks is expected. However, effective loan administration solutions or systems will help lenders avoid the most common documentation- and data-related deficiencies found during examinations. stay informed.

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Credit Unions Credit Risk CECL 78

Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2020

It's also a good idea to review thoroughly any documentation that lenders plan to submit along with their decisions. Checking documentation for PPP forgiveness decisions. Key Takeaways The SBA's PPP Forgiveness Platform opened to lenders on Aug. The SBA PPP Forgiveness Platform opened Aug.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2015

While the FASB is trying to encourage forward-looking credit risk measures through their proposed CECL model , due out this year, banks can incorporate now a stress testing analysis that provides insight into the potential impact credit performance may have on capital.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When and how to cite credit exceptions A policy on credit exceptions can address many factors that can lead financial institutions to diverge from loan policy and miss signs of potential trouble. You might also like these on-demand webinars on tackling common credit risk questions. and property tax payments.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 3, 2015

While the FASB’s CECL model has garnered much of the industry’s attention as of late, several other topics within credit, stress testing and the ALLL were of interest to banks and credit unions in 2015. Are you staying current with the hot topics in banking? Healthy Portfolio? Impaired and Impairment: Is There a Difference?

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2021

Framework Document. On May 2, 2019, OFAC issued their Framework document, which is a must-read for anyone with sanctions responsibilities. CECL Models. Credit Risk Management. Credit Risk Management. Portfolio Risk & CECL. 3 Risks Asset/Liability Management (ALM) Addresses.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

One potential use of surplus budget funds is to get your bank or credit union’s loan review process automated for 2022. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. Conference Registrations. Asset/Liability. Fraud Prevention.

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Abrigo

MAY 1, 2020

Guidance for other employers in general on documentation for forgiveness isn’t spelled out specifically. However, the American Institute of CPAs recently published recommendations for PPP loan forgiveness documentation aimed at driving consistency among lenders and reducing borrower confusion. 15 through June 30, 2019, or b) Jan.

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