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Putting excess liquidity to work in today’s low-rate environment

Abrigo

These times are different than the early 2000s or even 2006 to 2018 when economic activity was roaring, unemployment was low and financial institution liquidity was tight. Credit card loans carry a higher rate presumably due to larger losses on credit extensions. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk.

CECL 78
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What is Alternative Credit and How Can It Help Borrowers?

tillful

Over the past two decades, the financial services industry has been gravitating towards a more comprehensive approach to credit risk assessment. Credit scoring models alone don’t tell the whole story, so companies are looking to alternative credit data to fill in the gaps.