Guarantor Data Not Reportable
According to guidance issued by the Central Credit Register
("CCR"), information on guarantees
provided in respect of loans which are in scope of Irish credit
reporting requirements ("Guarantor
Data") was scheduled for submission to the CCR by 30
September 2019. The CCR has now indicated that Guarantor Data is
not reportable from this date and that the commencement date for
the reporting of Guarantor Data will be advised by the Central Bank
of Ireland ("CBI") in due course.
Credit Reporting Regime
The Credit Reporting Act 2013 introduced the credit reporting
regime in Ireland. Under the regime, lenders must report details of
in-scope loans to the CCR. In-scope loan agreements and related
application documents must include a prescribed form of credit
reporting warning to borrowers. Lenders are also required to check
a prospective borrower's existing exposure via the CCR in
advance of extending in-scope credit of €2,000 or