To run a successful Overdraft Privilege program, at least 90% of eligible checking accounts should have an OD Limit. Strunk recommends that institutions periodically review accounts not currently in the ODP program to determine if the accounts now qualify for Overdraft Privilege. Performing this review at least quarterly (or more frequently if able) will help […]
Fresh Start Repayment Plans may be available to customers to allow them to repay an overdrawn balance in up to 4 payments while still retaining the use of their checking account. Fresh Starts may also assist financial institutions in collecting on overdrawn accounts which may have been charged off otherwise. When requested, accounts are reviewed […]
Consumers are required to opt in to include their ATM and everyday debit card transactions in Overdraft Privilege. Customers should be given the ODP Policy and A-9 Consent Form to opt in for Reg E at account opening but they may also opt in later. The four options to opt in for the ATM and […]
The hosted ODP Manager software allows users to view information about accounts that have been imported into ODP Manager. This information can be viewed as a list of multiple accounts or the account details for a single account can be selected. Account Inquiry is organized to allow users to select which data columns are displayed […]
Institutions should regularly review ODP Manager accounts to remove accounts that no longer need access to ODP Manager, whether because their roles have changed, or because they are no longer employees. Also, the existing roles assigned to users can be reviewed to confirm that they are still appropriate. ODP Manager includes four different roles that […]
Hosted ODP Manager allows users the option to create comments or reminders as needed. If institutions do not already have a robust method of tracking notes, they can choose to use this useful feature. The comments and reminders are created for the individual account. They are retained in the individual account view and are printed […]
Strunk’s hosted ODP Manager software is updated daily with information contained in an extract file generated from your core system. After the daily import, users can generate letters, review management reports, and access additional information to effectively manage a compliant ODP program. Percent of accounts with an assigned overdraft limit and percent of accounts opted […]
The hosted ODP Manager software includes a comprehensive suite of standard reports. These reports should be reviewed periodically to assist with Overdraft Privilege program management and maintenance. These reports are updated after the daily extract file is imported into ODP Manager. Reports can be viewed in the browser or can be exported to a PDF […]
ODP Manager generates the Account Closed letters necessary to notify customers when accounts are closed and charged off due to unpaid and outstanding overdrafts or due to a default on a Fresh Start Repayment Plan for outstanding overdrafts. Closed accounts typically no longer appear in the daily extract file imported into ODP Manager; however, users […]
In order to provide evidence that consumers have provided confirmation to opt in for ATM and everyday debit card transactions, Strunk recommends that financial institutions have consumers sign or initial the A-9 form (Consent for Overdraft Services) for opt-ins by mail or in person, record and retain consumer opt-ins by phone, and store opt-in transactions […]
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