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 1, 2022

Preparing for 2023 Credit unions have a 2023 deadline for CECL implementation, leaving limited time to refine their processes. Get CECL compliant. Learn how with the CECL Streamlined webinar series. Takeaway 1 "Analysis paralysis" and the pandemic put CECL implementation on the backburner for many credit unions.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2022

FASB Ends TDR Accounting for CECL Users; May Consider Idea to End for Others, Too The FASB's latest Accounting Standard Update creates a single model for measuring and disclosing loan modifications under CECL, eliminating accounting for TDRs. . You might also like this "CECL Streamlined" webinar series. Creditors Said.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Why it makes sense to adopt CECL immediately SEC filers and experts recommend starting CECL implementation ASAP to have the best opportunity for a smooth transition. You might also like this resource: CECL Prep Kit. Benefits of earlier CECL implementation. Start Now’. Start now.” “At

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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

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Should Institutions Build or Buy a CECL Solution? Regardless of whether financial institutions choose to stay in-house or outsource their CECL solution, they have four important considerations to make. You might also like this bundle of whitepapers on how to prepare for CECL. Preparing for CECL.

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

New Fed Tool: ELE for 2023 CECL implementation The Federal Reserve's new Expected Loss Estimator, or ELE, tool for CECL is a spreadsheet-based option for smaller financial institutions to implement the current expected credit loss standard. You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined."

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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 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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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

JUNE 4, 2019

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new current expected credit loss (CECL) standard, known as one of the biggest changes to bank accounting. Because of the complexities and changes that CECL brings, there are many questions surrounding implementation, potential effects, and more. When does the CECL standard take place?

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Abrigo

MARCH 12, 2021

Board updates on CECL and what to include Keeping bank or credit union directors informed on CECL is good for corporate governance and for ensuring a smooth transition. You might also like this infographic: "Busting the Top 5 CECL Myths" DOWNLOAD. Communicating CECL. Board updates are vital for CECL 2023 adopters.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Large SEC filers have officially adopted the current expected credit loss standard, or CECL, for recognizing credit losses, and other financial institutions are eager to learn from their implementation efforts. While credit unions have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

CECL | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Balancing the scales: the FASB's cost-benefit an alysis of CECL. Strategies to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. During the presentation, Schroeder addressed many CECL questions, shedding light on the nuances of the standard. Now that's big. Learn More.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Takeaway 1 Allowance levels jumped in Q1 2020 for SEC filers due to the transition to CECL and the start of the pandemic, but FIs began releasing reserves in Q1 2021 as conditions improved. In 2020, most SEC-filing institutions were required to move to the new current expected credit loss, or CECL, model. Haven't adopted CECL yet?

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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

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

JULY 8, 2019

At Abrigo, many of us eat, sleep and breathe CECL. Abrigo immediately put its years of preparation into action, both from software development as well as advisory services, to help community financial institution clients navigate the adoption of the CECL standard. This challenge can present itself in two ways.

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Abrigo

JUNE 26, 2019

We are closing in on six months until the SEC filers’ CECL effective date. While credit unions have some additional runway after the November 2018 CECL delay, there is likely less time than expected. CECL is still happening, and in order to be ready to transition in time and with confidence, then it’s time to prepare now. “If

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Abrigo

JULY 17, 2019

Small public banks, privately held banks, and credit unions will get extra time to get CECL right, based on a move by the Financial Accounting Standards Board Wednesday. Securities and Exchange Commission filers until January 2023 for CECL implementation. More time for better CECL implementation.

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Abrigo

JULY 9, 2019

A subcommittee of the AICPA task force focused on the current expected credit loss standard (CECL) has provided its first look at how auditors will approach the changes with clients, noting that CECL represents a “fresh start” from the incurred loss model. Methodologies and models should be well documented and supported,” it said.

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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

MAY 17, 2017

With Basel III focusing more attention on credit risk management, and the more granular review of loans required by the FASB’s current expected credit loss (CECL) model, financial institutions can likely expect to see an increased emphasis by examiners on the importance and effectiveness of risk rating systems.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2024

Even if the results of a backtest aren’t what you expected, regulators will appreciate that your financial institution is documenting what has happened and why you think you can still have confidence in your ALM model. Sharbel also recommends a loan prepayment and core deposit study if your financial institution hasn’t done one recently.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Final guidance on the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model has been an anticipated event in the eyes of bankers and other financial professionals. Those kinds of wording tweaks may be minor in terms of language of the document itself, but significant in terms of how you apply that standard.” youtube:UMytSO-ksGs].

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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. Implementation will not be required until 2019 or 2020, but banks are looking to start preparing now.

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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2024

Takeaway 3 To triage a CRE loan in workout, first re-engage the deal team and conduct a comprehensive review of the loan documents. Additionally, any new liens on the property demonstrate cash flow issues with the property, especially if the financial institution was notified as required under the loan documents.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Customize documentation : Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to documentation when it comes to the underwriting process. This will save time by ensuring that staff aren’t adding unnecessary length and detail to low-risk, low-maintenance documents. Talk to a specialist to learn more.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Stop : Driving to pick up bank statements and other supporting documents from a borrower or making repeated phone calls to secure them, and tracking documents needed for loan processing on a spreadsheet one by one as they trickle in. Generate fully documented ones with one click. Stop the loan-request runaround.

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2015

Banking industry experts expect the FASB’s long-discussed move to the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model will be finalized by the end of the year, but many bank and credit union professionals may be finding that, as Tom Petty once sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.”. Understand the new CECL requirements.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Problem loan processes are unique at each financial institution, but typically, problem loans are isolated, documented and discussed, analyzed for root problems, and frequently reevaluated. Review of outstanding documentation exceptions. You can use it to see the trajectory of their financial situation.”

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At minimum, there should be some sort of analysis of the industry in your loan approval documentation,” said Kent Kirby, Director of Advisory Services at Abrigo. You can make credit and risk rating considerations and structural decisions based on your findings. “At Read "Commercial risk rating considerations."

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Financial institutions wondering at what percent to stress test their real estate portfolios can use the Fed’s DFAST scenario document as a guide for creating boundaries based on where the different agencies think the market is headed. The proposed policy document includes an appendix with loan modification examples broken out by loan types.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2019

Earlier this year, the Fed published their first Stress Testing Policy statement, an eighty-page document containing specific details of two key models along with loss rates, and plans to release similar information every year going forward. Portfolio Risk & CECL. A Practical CECL Action Plan for Credit Unions. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2020

In response, the FASB replaced the standard with the current expected credit loss (CECL) model to allow for more timely adjustment of reserve levels. Save time on CECL calculation and documentation. CECL vs. ILM. If the foreseeable future is unlike recent data, your CECL calculations most likely need an adjustment.

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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. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Portfolio Risk & CECL. CECL Accounting. CECL Methodologies. CECL Methodologies. CECL Regulation.

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