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Latest CECL FAQs

Abrigo

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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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

Generally, small business loans benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. Starting with loans originated in January 2021, delinquency rates begin to fall and even dip below historical averages. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses.

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Addressing Portfolio Risk in Economic Uncertainty: Part 1 (2022)

FICO Blog

Credit risk management veterans who responsible for consumer loan portfolio risk management through the Great Recession can recall managing the challenge of responding to swiftly changing borrower payment behavior and the resulting portfolio delinquency and default rate volatility during that time. See all Posts. chevron_left Blog Home.

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Addressing Portfolio Risk in Economic Uncertainty: Part 2 (2022)

FICO Blog

Assume an auto finance portfolio’s current underwriting risk management strategy requires applicants to have an expected 24-month default rate less than 3%. Figure 1: Auto finance account origination default rates by FICO® Auto Score 8, Oct 13-Oct 15 and Oct 07-Oct 09 versus a theoretical 3% default rate cut-off.

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