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The CECL Model: Where Things Stand Paul Oseland, CPA Accounting Specialist Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Issued Guidance ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” Issued June 16, 2016 Joint Statement on the New Accounting Standard on Financial Instruments – Credit Losses SR 16-12 issued June 17, 2016 Frequently Asked Questions on the New Accounting Standard on Financial Instruments – Credit Losses SR 17-8 issued September 6, 2017 (updates SR 16-19)
Digesting ASU 2016-13
CECL Effective Dates * For institutions with calendar year ends. ** A public business entity that is not an SEC filer would include (1) an entity that has issued securities that are traded, listed, or quoted on an over-the-counter market, and (2) an entity that has issued one or more securities that are not subject to contractual restrictions on transfer and is required by law, contract, or regulation to prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements and make them publicly available periodically (e.g., pursuant to Section 36 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Part 363 of the FDIC’s regulations).
CECL – Core Principles “The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset.” ASC 326-20-30-1 “An entity shall estimate expected credit losses over the contractual term of the financial asset(s)…” ASC 326-20-30-6
Core Principles “Historical credit loss experience of financial assets with similar risk characteristics generally provides a basis for an entity’s assessment of expected credit losses.” ASC 326-20-30-8 “… shall consider the need to adjust historical information to reflect the extent to which management expects current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts to differ from the conditions that existed for the period over which historical information was evaluated.” ASC 326-20-30-9
Core Principles (cont.) “Estimating expected credit losses is highly judgmental and generally will require an entity to make specific judgments” ASC 326-20-55-6 “Because of the subjective nature of the estimate, this Subtopic does not require specific approaches when developing the estimate of expected credit losses” ASC 326-20-55-7
Components of the CECL Calculation Adjustments for past events and current conditions Adjustments for reasonable and supportable forecasts Unadjusted historical lifetime loss experience CECL credit losses Substantial additional components required under the CECL model: Lifetime historical loss experience vs. annual or loss emersion period Incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts
Delivering the Message [T]he agencies expect that smaller and less complex institutions will be able to adjust their existing allowance methods to meet the requirements of the new accounting standard without the use of costly and/or complex modeling techniques. FAQs on CECL, question #7
Delivering the Message (cont.) Although the new accounting standard provides examples of similar risk characteristics, smaller and less complex institutions may conclude that the segmentation practices they have used under the incurred loss methodology are also appropriate under the expected loss methodology, or they may refine those practices. FAQs on CECL, question #8
Delivering the Message (cont.) The agencies will not require institutions to engage third-party service providers to assist management in calculating allowances for credit losses under CECL. If an institution chooses to use a third-party service provider to assist management with this process, the institution should follow the agencies’ guidance on third-party service providers. FAQs on CECL, question #16
Delivering the Message (cont.) An institution should collect and maintain data relevant to estimating lifetime expected credit losses that align with each method the institution will use to estimate its allowances for credit losses under CECL. The agencies encourage institutions to discuss the availability of historical loss data internally with lending, credit risk management, information technology, and other functional areas and with their core loan service providers. FAQs on CECL, question #25
Data Collection To plan and prepare for the transition to and implementation of the new accounting standard, each institution is encouraged to identify currently available data that should be maintained and consider whether any additional data may need to be collected or maintained to implement CECL. Examples of types of data that may be needed to implement CECL include: - FAQs on CECL, number 22
Delivering the Message (cont.) The agencies expect supervised institutions to make good faith efforts to implement the new accounting standard in a sound and reasonable manner. After the effective date of CECL, the agencies will assess the implementation of the accounting standard and consider the need to issue additional supervisory guidance to aid in the development of practices for the sound application of the standard. FAQs on CECL, question #7
Supervisory Approach
Other CECL Issues
Other CECL Issues (cont.) The agencies will not require institutions to reconstruct data from earlier periods that are not reasonably available Qualitative factors are still relevant under CECL Institutions can not build their allowance levels in anticipation of adopting CECL The agencies will not establish benchmarks or floors for allowance levels under CECL The agencies will continue to examine the ALLL using examination procedures applicable to ensuring compliance with an incurred credit loss methodology consistent with existing U.S. GAAP
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Examples of The Calculation of Expected Credit Losses Under CECL
Look How Simple It Is! A valuation account Amortized cost: Unpaid principal balance lent to a customer adjusted for loan fees and origination expenses, repayments, write-offs, nonaccrual practices, and certain hedging transactions Amount expected to be collected: Remaining amounts expected to be collected from each loan Book the difference as CECL allowance A valuation account Deducted from amortized cost basis of financial assets Used to present “net amount expected to be collected” Changes flow through net income
Simple Incurred Loss ALLL Calculation For the smaller, noncomplex banks it is not uncommon for the allowance to be calculated on an Excel spreadsheet that has 5 sections Part 1: Impaired Loans (ASC 450 / FAS 114) Part 2: Historical Loss Rate Calculation Part 3: Qualitative factors Part 4: Historical Rate Loan Losses (ASC 310/ FAS 5) Part 5: Summary of Calculation
Part 1: Impaired Loans Loan Number Balance Collateral Value Impairment 359452 $45,000 $40,000 $5,000 249846 $120,000 $190,000 $0 216747 639181 $12,000 $6,000 478435 $57,000 $75,000 913456 $25,000 $20,000 654611 $85,000 $10,000 646184 $175,000 $225,000 745461 $30,000 $27,000 $3,000 488341 $215,000 $769,000 $74,000 Total impairment per ASC 450 / FAS 115
Part 2: Historical Loss Calculation Residential RE Consumer Commercial RE C&I Agricultural 2012 Portfolio Balance $25,000,000 $27,000,000 $122,000,000 $98,000,000 $5,000,000 Charge-offs ($115,000) ($175,000) ($600,000) ($775,000) $0 Recoveries $50,000 $15,000 $68,000 $190,000 Net Charge-offs ($65,000) ($160,000) ($532,000) ($585,000) Annual Loss Rate 0.26% 0.59% 0.44% 0.60% 0.00% 2013 $135,000,000 $105,000,000 $4,100,000 ($75,000) ($145,000) ($510,000) ($835,000) ($35,000) $25,000 $120,000 $255,000 ($25,000) ($120,000) ($390,000) ($580,000) 0.09% 0.48% 0.29% 0.55% 0.85% 2014 $29,000,000 $28,000,000 $140,000,000 $110,000,000 $4,500,000 ($110,000) ($180,000) ($415,000) ($590,000) $20,000 $75,000 ($90,000) ($165,000) ($340,000) ($565,000) 0.31% 0.24% 0.51% -0.33% 2015 $31,000,000 $143,000,000 $115,000,000 $5,500,000 ($150,000) ($325,000) ($625,000) ($10,000) $55,000 $10,000 $5,000 ($60,000) ($140,000) ($275,000) ($550,000) ($5,000) 0.19% 4 Year average loss rate: 0.21% 0.54% 0.28% 0.53% 0.13%
Part 3: Qualitative Factors Rate Portfolio General Economic Conditions 0.35% All Loans Changes in Underwriting Standards 0.15% Loan Growth 0.10% Concentrations Commercial RE
Part 4: Historical Rate Loan Losses Segment Unimpaired Balance Annual Loss Rate Q Factors Reserve Residential RE $31,500,000 0.21% 0.60% $255,150 Consumer $28,500,000 0.54% $324,900 Commercial RE $145,000,000 0.28% 0.75% $1,493,500 C&I $117,000,000 0.53% $1,322,100 Agricultural $5,250,000 0.13% $38,325 $327,250,000 $3,433,975 Total ASC 310 / FAS 5 Reserve
Part 5: Summary Loan Category Amortized Cost Required Reserve Impaired Loans (ASC 310 / FAS 114) - Tab 1 $769,000 $74,000 Unimpaired Loans (ASC 450 / FAS 5) - Tab 4 $327,250,000 $3,433,975 Total $328,019,000 $3,507,975 ALLL to Total Loans Ratio 1.07%
CECL Calculation Examples FASB provides a few examples in the “Implementation Guidance and Illustrations” section of the new standard (ASC 326-20-55-18) Example 1: Estimating Expected Credit Losses Using a Loss-Rate Approach (Collective Evaluation) Example 2: Estimating Expected Credit Losses Using a Loss-Rate Approach (Individual Evaluation) Example 3: Estimating Expected Credit Losses on a Vintage-Year Basis Estimating Expected Credit Losses Using both a Collective Method and an Individual Asset Method
FASB Example #1 – Loss Rate Fact Pattern: Community Bank A provides 10-year amortizing loans to customers. Community Bank A manages those loans on a collective basis based on similar risk characteristics. The loans within the portfolio were originated over the last 10 years, and the portfolio has an amortized cost basis of $3 million. Community Bank A observed that real estate values in the community have decreased and the unemployment rate in the community has increased as of the current reporting period date. Percentage Loss Rates Historical loss rate (cumulative) 1.50% Adjustment for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts 0.15% Expected loss rate 1.65% x Amortized Cost Basis $3,000,000 Loan loss reserves $49,500
FASB Example #3 – Vintage Analysis Fact Pattern: Bank C is a lending institution that provides financing to consumers purchasing new or used farm equipment throughout the local area. The four-year amortizing loans it originates are secured by collateral that provides a relatively consistent range of loan-to-collateral-value ratios at origination. Bank C tracks those loans on the basis of the calendar year of origination.
Vintage Analysis
The Problem of Mixing Maturities “Community Bank A provides 10-year amortizing loans to customers.” “The four-year amortizing loans it originates …” “The following examples depict four different scenarios, with each comparing a weighted average life method of calculating the allowance versus a more granular vintage method. All loans are 4 years in contractual and expected maturity…”
Finding A Simple Method Average Annual Historical Loss Rate: 0.54% Qualitative Adjustment Percentage: 0.60% Data Set - Consumer Loan Segment Loan Number Purpose Original Balance Current Balance Origination Date Term Maturity Date 1 New Auto $50,000 $45,000 7/1/2017 5 years 7/1/2022 2 Used RV $115,000 $90,000 8/1/2014 4 years 8/1/2018 3 Boat $6,000 3/1/2017 2 years 3/1/2019 4 Home Remodel $29,000 $26,000 9/1/2015 9/1/2020 5 New Motorcycle $15,000 $13,000 2/1/2016 2/1/2020 6 Wedding $25,000 12/1/2015 3 years 12/1/2018 7 Taxes $4,000 1 year 3/1/2018 8 Manufactured Home $110,000 8/1/2016 10 Years 8/1/2026 9 Used Auto $31,000 $22,000 7/1/2015 7/1/2018 10 New RV $215,000 $179,000 5/1/2014 8 years 5/1/2022 $600,000 $500,000 ASC 450 / FAS 5 Reserve Calculation Average Annual Historical Loss Rate ($500,000 * 0.54%): $2,700.00 Qualitative Factors ($500,000 * 0.60%): $3,000.00 Required Reserves $5,700.00 ALLL to Total Loans Ratio ($5,700/$500,000) 1.14%
Weighted Average Maturity Allowance Calculation Date: 12/31/2017 A Average Annual Historical Loss Rate: 0.54% B C D E F G Loan Number Purpose Original Balance Current Balance Origination Date Term Maturity Date Remaining Life (years) (E-A)/365 Weight (C/H) Weighted Maturity (F*G) 1 New Auto $50,000 $45,000 7/1/2017 5 years 7/1/2022 4.5 0.0900 0.4051 2 Used RV $115,000 $90,000 8/1/2014 4 years 8/1/2018 0.6 0.1800 0.1050 3 Boat $6,000 3/1/2017 2 years 3/1/2019 1.2 0.0120 0.0140 4 Home Remodel $29,000 $26,000 9/1/2015 9/1/2020 2.7 0.0520 0.1389 5 New Motorcycle $15,000 $13,000 2/1/2016 2/1/2020 2.1 0.0260 0.0543 6 Wedding $25,000 12/1/2015 3 years 12/1/2018 0.9 0.0500 0.0459 7 Taxes $4,000 1 year 3/1/2018 0.2 0.0080 0.0013 8 Manufactured Home $110,000 8/1/2016 10 Years 8/1/2026 8.6 1.5460 9 Used Auto $31,000 $22,000 7/1/2015 7/1/2018 0.5 0.0440 0.0219 10 New RV $215,000 $179,000 5/1/2014 8 years 5/1/2022 4.3 0.3580 1.5517 $600,000 $500,000 H 1.0000 3.8842 CECL Calculation Using WAM Current Loan Balance Weighted Average Maturity x Annual Loss Rate Required Reserves $10,487 ALLL to Total Loans Ratio ($10,487/$500,000) 2.10%
Challenges to WAM Does not consider pay-downs due to amortization Does not consider the timing of losses Do charge-offs typically occur early or late in the life of a loan? Amortizing, collateralized loans (i.e. mortgages) generally have fewer losses as time passes because the balance of the loan declines while the value of the collateral appreciates.
Potential Solutions Calculating the duration of loans will reflect principle pay-downs Contractual cash flow data is available in the loan system Core processing software may already have stock tools or reports Leverage interest rate risk data and resources Develop peer-to-peer data sharing relationships to help fill any gaps Talk to your core service provider, your external auditor, and industry affinity groups
The Size of the Problem Based on FDIC data drawn from September 30, 2016 Call Reports
QUESTIONS?
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