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  • Hi Rob. ASU 2016-13 - know as CECL - was effective for 2023. One of the main changes is requiring reserves on unfunded commitments. The ASU does allow haircutting the reserve percentage, though, since not all commitments fund, and we have the option ... Read More

  • Good morning, We are starting to develop a record retention and destruction policy. We saw the common type of documents and minimum requirements below from the AICPA but wonder if there is anything unique or a standard practice for CDFIs. NCIF does ... Read More

  • Hi Rob, Since we cannot unconditionally cancel our loan commitments, we had to put a credit loss allowance for unfunded commitments under CECL as well. The % is the same as the funded loans but you can build in a likelihood factor for unfunded commitments. ... Read More

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    Invest Detroit is a mission-driven lender, investor, and partner working to ignite inclusive economic growth in underserved Detroit communities and across the region. A leading Detroit-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we bring 25+ years of experience acting as a catalyst for economic development and investment, providing critical gap financing...
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