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The Real Effects of Zombie Lending in Europe

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‘Zombie lending’ occurs when a lender supports an otherwise insolvent borrower through forbearance measures such as repayment holidays and temporary interest-only loans. In a recent paper , I examine whether these lending practices contributed to the subsequent low output experienced by the euro area. Belinda Tracey.

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The value of fair value: Credit union merger accounting requires a strong partner

Abrigo

Enterprise value, or the fair value of the acquired credit union, becomes the imputed “purchase price” of the transaction and acts as the baseline in the purchase price allocation exercise for goodwill determination. Enterprise value considers more than just the book value of a credit union's assets and liabilities.

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Payday Lending Viewed From Inside A NY Courtroom

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The payday lending and debt collection industry is controversial, to say the least, and it is getting a day in court. The financial publication reported that the trial centers on Scott Tucker, who is alleged to have run a $2 billion payday lending operation that advanced funds to more than 4.5 million people. million people.

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Is Small Business Lending Facing a ‘Moment of Reckoning?’

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Financial institutions that want to play in the small business lending sandbox need to bring their digital toys. But how can community banks successfully compete with big banks and fintechs that are spending billions on their digital lending capabilities? Target auto-debit at 90%+ in all small business digital lending processes.

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Examining industries: The importance of industry analysis for financial institutions

Abrigo

View specific examples of industry analysis in practice in this webinar Contact experts Watch Now Conclusion The long-term benefits of incorporating industry analysis Industry analysis is not an academic exercise. You can make credit and risk rating considerations and structural decisions based on your findings. “At

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How Stress Test Results Can Yield Better Lending, Credit, and Risk Decisions

Abrigo

Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management. Financial institutions see the most benefit from stress-testing exercises when they are embedded within an overall risk management process. Learn More. CECL Accounting.

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Federal Reserve Releases 2021 CCAR Testing Scenarios

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The Fed’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (“CCAR”) stress tests are designed to ensure that large banks are able to lend to households and businesses even in a severe recession.

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