Credit card receivables | 90 days 138,380 2.7 98,573 3.2
Total overdue installments 277,130 5.4 146,563 4.7
Installments not overdue due in:
<= 30 days 2,401,149 46.5 1,418,770 45.5
30 < 60 days 904,864 17.5 587,550 18.8
> 60 days 1,579,010 30.6 965,989 31.0
Total not overdue installments 4,885,023 94.6 2,972,309 95.3
Total 5,162,153 100.0 3,118,872 100.0 Overdue installments consist mainly of revolving
balances, and not overdue installments consist mainly of future bill installments ("parcelado"). c) Credit loss allowance - by stages
and stage 2 triggers As of December 31, 2021, the credit card
ECL allowance totaled US$390,679 (US$217,542 on December 31, 2020). The provision is provided by a model estimation, consistently applied,
which is sensitive to the methods, assumptions, and risk parameters underlying its calculation. The amount that the credit loss allowance
represents in comparison to the Group’s gross receivables coverage ratio is also monitored, to anticipate trends that could indicate
credit risk increases. This metric is considered a key risk indicator. It is monitored across multiple committees, supporting the decision-making
process and is discussed in the primary credit forums along with the Group. All receivables are classified through stages,
as described in note 4(a). Distribution within the stages as of December
31, 2021, showed a lower concentration in stage 1 portfolio, increasing the concentration in the riskier stages when compared to December
31, 2020, indicating the portfolio risk is returning to pre-COVID-19 levels (see item (f) about COVID-19 impacts) with the majority of
the Group's credit card portfolio being classified as stage 1, followed by stages 2 and 3, respectively.
2021
Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%)
Stage 1 4,525,689 87.7 127,358 32.6 2.8
Stage 2 440,105 8.5 126,392 32.4 28.7
Absolute Trigger (Days Late) 131,409 29.9 61,844 48.9 47.1
Relative Trigger (PD deterioration) 308,696 70.1 64,548 51.1 20.9
Stage 3 196,359 3.8 136,929 35.0 69.7
Total 5,162,153 100.0 390,679 100.0 7.6
2020
Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%)
Stage 1 2,799,999 89.8 79,296 36.5 2.8
Stage 2 202,673 6.5 60,391 27.8 29.8
Absolute Trigger (Days Late) 50,375 24.9 22,172 36.7 44.0
Relative Trigger (PD deterioration) 152,298 75.1 38,219 63.3 25.1
Stage 3 116,200 3.7 77,855 35.7 67.0
Total 3,118,872 100.0 217,542 100.0 7.0 As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, most of
the stage 2 exposure arose from contracts that had a significant increase in their probabilities of default (PDs). Stage 2 exposure concentration
is higher on December 31, 2021, compared with December 31, 2020, following the movements of risk observed in the portfolio as described
in item (f) Credit loss allowance - COVID-19 impacts. d) Credit loss allowance - by credit
quality vs. stages Schedule of Credit loss
allowance by credit quality
2021
Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%)
Strong (PD < 5%) 3,755,666 72.8 40,480 10.4 1.1
Stage 1 3,754,626 100.0 40,435 99.9 1.1
Stage 2 1,040 0.0 45 0.1 4.3
Satisfactory (5% <= PD <= 20%) 804,608 15.6 71,149 18.2 8.8
Stage 1 675,507 84.0 57,102 80.3 8.5
Stage 2 129,101 16.0 14,047 19.7 10.9
Higher Risk (PD > 20%) 601,879 11.6 279,050 71.4 46.4
Stage 1 95,556 15.9 29,821 10.7 31.2
Stage 2 309,964 51.5 112,300 40.2 36.2
Stage 3 196,359 32.6 136,929 49.1 69.7
Total 5,162,153 100,0 390,679 100,0 7.6
2020
Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%)
Strong (PD < 5%) 2,524,909 81.0 40,629 18.7 1.6
Stage 1 2,523,792 100.0 40,540 99.8 1.6
Stage 2 1,117 0.0 89 0.2 8.0
Satisfactory (5% <= PD <= 20%) 320,492 10.3 39,089 18.0 12.2
Stage 1 244,979 76.4 28,645 73.3 11.7
Stage 2 75,513 23.6 10,444 26.7 13.8
Higher Risk (PD > 20%) 273,471 8.7 137,824 63.3 50.4
Stage 1 31,228 11.4 10,111 7.3 32.4
Stage 2 126,043 46.1 49,858 36.2 39.6
Stage 3 116,200 42.5 77,855 56.5 67.0
Total 3,118,872 100.0 217,542 100.0 7.0 The credit quality classification is grouped
in three categories based on its probability of default (PD) at the reporting date, as shown in the table below: Schedule of credit quality classificatio gross
Stage 1 and 2 Stage3
Default grade Probability of default Credit quality description Probability of default Credit quality description
1 <1% Strong
2 1.0% to 5.0% Strong
3 5.0% to 20.0% Satisfactory
4 20.0% to 35.0% Higher Risk
5 >35% Higher Risk 100 Higher Risk Although a deterioration can be observed
in the credit quality distribution, explained mainly by aforementioned risk normalization following the initial impacts of COVID-19, there
is still a significant concentration of receivables at stage 1 based on credit quality. Receivables with satisfactory risk are distributed
between stages 1 and 2, mostly at stage 1. Defaulted assets (stage 3) are classified
as higher risk, which also accounts for a large proportion of stage 2 exposure. Stage 1 receivables classified as higher risk are those
customers with low credit risk scores. e) Credit loss allowance - changes The following tables show the reconciliations
from the opening to the closing balance of the credit loss allowance by stages of the financial instruments. Schedule of credity allownace changes
2021
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Loss allowance at beginning of year 79,296 60,391 77,855 217,542
Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (10,514) 10,514 - -
Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 17,840 (17,840) - -
Transfers to Stage 3 (7,023) (13,176) 20,199 -
Transfers from Stage 3 151 70 (221) -
Write-offs - - (118,518) (118,518)
Net increase of loss allowance 54,096 92,658 164,847 311,601
New originations (a) 94,367 9,547 3,979 107,893
Net drawdowns, repayments, net remeasurement and movements due to exposure and risk changes (41,486) 81,867 160,549 200,930
Changes to models used in calculation (b) 1,215 1,244 319 2,778
Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (6,488) (6,225) (7,233) (19,946)
Loss allowance at end of the year 127,358 126,392 136,929 390,679
2020
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Loss allowance at beginning of year 68,437 75,531 79,929 223,897
Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (4,252) 4,252 - -
Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 27,974 (27,974) - -
Transfers to Stage 3 (3,929) (11,252) 15,181 -
Transfers from Stage 3 246 129 (375) -
Write-offs - - (116,856) (116,856)
Net increase of loss allowance 6,154 36,643 117,973 160,770
New originations (a) 27,727 2,421 1,376 31,524
Net drawdowns, repayments, net remeasurement and movements due to exposure and risk changes (9,593) 33,474 104,248 128,129
Changes to models used in calculation (b) (11,980) 748 12,349 1,117
Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (15,334) (16,938) (17,997) (50,269)
Loss allowance at end of the year 79,296 60,391 77,855 217,542
2019
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Loss allowance at beginning of year 46,688 48,592 50,747 146,027
Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (6,217) 6,217 - -
Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 15,397 (15,397) - -
Transfers to Stage 3 (4,197) (12,328) 16,525 -
Transfers from Stage 3 181 174 (355) -
Write-offs - - (103,680) (103,680)
Net increase of loss allowance 18,902 50,780 119,300 188,982
New originations
(a) 53,416 9,610 1,785 64,811
Net drawdowns, repayments, net remeasurement and movements due to exposure and risk changes (31,114) 43,854 115,966 128,706
Changes to
models used in calculation (b) (3,400) (2,684) 1,549 (4,535)
Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (2,317) (2,507) (2,608) (7,432)
Loss allowance at end of the year 68,437 75,531 79,929 223,897
(a) Considers all accounts originated from the beginning to the end of the year. ECL
effects presented in the table were calculated as if risk parameters at the beginning of the year were applied.
(b) Relates to methodology changes that occurred during the year, reflecting observed
risks extending over a period, according to the Group’s processes of model monitoring. The following tables present changes in the
gross carrying amount of the credit card portfolio to help explain their effects to the changes in the loss allowance for the same portfolio
as discussed above. “Net change of gross carrying amount” includes acquisitions, payments, and interest accruals.
2021
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Gross carrying amount at beginning of year 2,799,999 202,673 116,200 3,118,872
Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (168,654) 168,654 - -
Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 73,448 (73,448) - -
Transfers to Stage 3 (72,328) (41,112) 113,440 -
Transfers from Stage 3 156 68 (224) -
Write-offs - - (120,071) (120,071)
Net change of gross carrying amount 2,145,118 205,148 97,356 2,447,622
Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (252,050) (21,878) (10,342) (284,270)
Gross carrying amount at end of the year 4,525,689 440,105 196,359 5,162,153
2020
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Gross carrying amount at beginning of year 2,484,556 389,734 136,131 3,010,421
Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (79,734) 79,734 - -
Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 162,232 (162,232) - -
Transfers to Stage 3 (43,582) (49,951) 93,533 -
Transfers from Stage 3 435 226 (661) -
Write-offs - - (116,856) (116,856)
Net change of gross carrying amount 839,461 31,990 34,640 906,091
Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (563,369) (86,828) (30,587) (680,784)
Gross carrying amount at end of the year 2,799,999 202,673 116,200 3,118,872
2019
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Gross carrying amount at beginning of year 1,452,751 229,401 87,702 1,769,854
Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (131,443) 131,443 - -
Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 87,250 (87,250) - -
Transfers to Stage 3 (47,879) (45,940) 93,819 -
Transfers from Stage 3 311 299 (610) -
Write-offs - - (103,680) (103,680)
Net change of gross carrying amount 1,203,286 174,355 63,291 1,440,932
Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (79,720) (12,574) (4,391) (96,685)
Gross carrying amount at end of the year 2,484,556 389,734 136,131 3,010,421 f) Credit loss allowance - COVID-19
impacts Throughout the 2020 and 2021 years, Brazilian
government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the "Emergency Aid", changed the portfolio credit behavior, reducing
delinquency and improving other risk indicators at year end. In 2021, the effects of the pandemic in
Brazil improved as more segments of the population had access to the vaccine in turn, allowing some level of normalization of the economic
activity, especially in the second half of the year. In parallel, the Brazilian Government ended the "Emergency Aid" program
in December 2021, which had been paid since April 2021 at lower levels in comparison with 2020. As a consequence of the improving economic
activity and lower government stimulus, the portfolio had started to show some signs of risk increasing, reverting to pre-COVID-19 levels,
leading to a concentration of 72.8% of the portfolio classified as strong (PD < 5%) segment as of December 31, 2021, compared with
81.0% on December 31, 2020. Although the “Emergency Aid”
ended, the Government strengthened the pre-pandemic existing welfare programs, enlarging not only the number of families assisted, but
also ensuring higher values guaranteed to be paid, at least, until the end of 2022. The Group expects that a more positive
scenario arises both from the improvement in the health crisis and new government welfare programs, but there is still uncertainty about
the Group’s risk indicator trends, due to new COVID-19 variants and subsequent changes in the welfare and "Emergency Aid"
programs post 2022 elections. Given this scenario, the post-model
adjustment continues to be applied, but at a lower level when compared with December 31, 2020. The total amount of the post-model adjustment
for December 31, 2021, was US$9,043 (US$48,809 as of December 31, 2020), as shown in note 5(a). The Group continues to monitor the macro
economic trends and the government responses to it and its effects on Nu’s customer behavior." id="sjs-B3">13. Credit card receivables a) Composition of receivables 2021 2020 Receivables - current (i) 2,341,492 1,475,417 Receivables - installments (i) 2,483,647 1,443,793 Receivables - revolving (ii) 337,014 199,662 Total receivables 5,162,153 3,118,872 Credit card ECL allowance Presented as deduction of receivables (381,633) (209,965) Presented as "Other liabilities" (9,046) (7,577) Total credit card ECL allowance (390,679) (217,542) Receivables, net 4,771,474 2,901,330 Total receivables presented as assets 4,780,520 2,908,907 (i) Current receivables are related to purchases made by customers due on the next credit card billing date. “Receivables – installments” is related to purchases in installments (“parcelado” in Brazil) which are financed by the merchant. With this product, the cardholder's purchase is paid in up to 12 equal monthly installments. The cardholder’s credit limit is initially reduced by the total amount and the installments become due and payable on the cardholder’s subsequent monthly credit card statements. The Group makes the corresponding payments to the credit card network (see note 19) following a similar schedule. As receipts and payments are aligned, the Group does not incur significant financing costs with this product, however it is exposed to the credit risk of the cardholder as it is obliged to make the payments to the credit card network even if the cardholder does not pay. “Receivables – installments” also includes the amounts of credit card bills not fully paid by the customers and that have been converted into payments in installments with a fixed interest rate (“fatura parcelada”). (ii) Revolving receivables are amounts due from customers that have not paid in full their credit card bill. Customers may request to convert these receivables in loans to be paid in installments. In accordance with Brazilian regulation, revolving balances that are outstanding for more than 2 months are mandatorily converted into “fatura parcelada” - a type of installment loan which is settled through the customer’s monthly credit card bills . b) Breakdown by maturity 2021 2020 Amount % Amount % Installments overdue by: <= 30 days 77,527 1.5 29,512 0.9 30 < 60 days 34,476 0.7 9,109 0.3 60 < 90 days 26,747 0.5 9,369 0.3 > 90 days 138,380 2.7 98,573 3.2 Total overdue installments 277,130 5.4 146,563 4.7 Installments not overdue due in: <= 30 days 2,401,149 46.5 1,418,770 45.5 30 < 60 days 904,864 17.5 587,550 18.8 > 60 days 1,579,010 30.6 965,989 31.0 Total not overdue installments 4,885,023 94.6 2,972,309 95.3 Total 5,162,153 100.0 3,118,872 100.0 Overdue installments consist mainly of revolving balances, and not overdue installments consist mainly of future bill installments ("parcelado"). c) Credit loss allowance - by stages and stage 2 triggers As of December 31, 2021, the credit card ECL allowance totaled US$390,679 (US$217,542 on December 31, 2020). The provision is provided by a model estimation, consistently applied, which is sensitive to the methods, assumptions, and risk parameters underlying its calculation. The amount that the credit loss allowance represents in comparison to the Group’s gross receivables coverage ratio is also monitored, to anticipate trends that could indicate credit risk increases. This metric is considered a key risk indicator. It is monitored across multiple committees, supporting the decision-making process and is discussed in the primary credit forums along with the Group. All receivables are classified through stages, as described in note 4(a). Distribution within the stages as of December 31, 2021, showed a lower concentration in stage 1 portfolio, increasing the concentration in the riskier stages when compared to December 31, 2020, indicating the portfolio risk is returning to pre-COVID-19 levels (see item (f) about COVID-19 impacts) with the majority of the Group's credit card portfolio being classified as stage 1, followed by stages 2 and 3, respectively. 2021 Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%) Stage 1 4,525,689 87.7 127,358 32.6 2.8 Stage 2 440,105 8.5 126,392 32.4 28.7 Absolute Trigger (Days Late) 131,409 29.9 61,844 48.9 47.1 Relative Trigger (PD deterioration) 308,696 70.1 64,548 51.1 20.9 Stage 3 196,359 3.8 136,929 35.0 69.7 Total 5,162,153 100.0 390,679 100.0 7.6 2020 Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%) Stage 1 2,799,999 89.8 79,296 36.5 2.8 Stage 2 202,673 6.5 60,391 27.8 29.8 Absolute Trigger (Days Late) 50,375 24.9 22,172 36.7 44.0 Relative Trigger (PD deterioration) 152,298 75.1 38,219 63.3 25.1 Stage 3 116,200 3.7 77,855 35.7 67.0 Total 3,118,872 100.0 217,542 100.0 7.0 As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, most of the stage 2 exposure arose from contracts that had a significant increase in their probabilities of default (PDs). Stage 2 exposure concentration is higher on December 31, 2021, compared with December 31, 2020, following the movements of risk observed in the portfolio as described in item (f) Credit loss allowance - COVID-19 impacts. d) Credit loss allowance - by credit quality vs. stages Schedule of Credit loss allowance by credit quality 2021 Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%) Strong (PD < 5%) 3,755,666 72.8 40,480 10.4 1.1 Stage 1 3,754,626 100.0 40,435 99.9 1.1 Stage 2 1,040 0.0 45 0.1 4.3 Satisfactory (5% <= PD <= 20%) 804,608 15.6 71,149 18.2 8.8 Stage 1 675,507 84.0 57,102 80.3 8.5 Stage 2 129,101 16.0 14,047 19.7 10.9 Higher Risk (PD > 20%) 601,879 11.6 279,050 71.4 46.4 Stage 1 95,556 15.9 29,821 10.7 31.2 Stage 2 309,964 51.5 112,300 40.2 36.2 Stage 3 196,359 32.6 136,929 49.1 69.7 Total 5,162,153 100,0 390,679 100,0 7.6 2020 Gross Exposures % Loss Allowance % Coverage Ratio (%) Strong (PD < 5%) 2,524,909 81.0 40,629 18.7 1.6 Stage 1 2,523,792 100.0 40,540 99.8 1.6 Stage 2 1,117 0.0 89 0.2 8.0 Satisfactory (5% <= PD <= 20%) 320,492 10.3 39,089 18.0 12.2 Stage 1 244,979 76.4 28,645 73.3 11.7 Stage 2 75,513 23.6 10,444 26.7 13.8 Higher Risk (PD > 20%) 273,471 8.7 137,824 63.3 50.4 Stage 1 31,228 11.4 10,111 7.3 32.4 Stage 2 126,043 46.1 49,858 36.2 39.6 Stage 3 116,200 42.5 77,855 56.5 67.0 Total 3,118,872 100.0 217,542 100.0 7.0 The credit quality classification is grouped in three categories based on its probability of default (PD) at the reporting date, as shown in the table below: Schedule of credit quality classificatio gross Stage 1 and 2 Stage3 Default grade Probability of default Credit quality description Probability of default Credit quality description 1 <1% Strong 2 1.0% to 5.0% Strong 3 5.0% to 20.0% Satisfactory 4 20.0% to 35.0% Higher Risk 5 >35% Higher Risk 100 Higher Risk Although a deterioration can be observed in the credit quality distribution, explained mainly by aforementioned risk normalization following the initial impacts of COVID-19, there is still a significant concentration of receivables at stage 1 based on credit quality. Receivables with satisfactory risk are distributed between stages 1 and 2, mostly at stage 1. Defaulted assets (stage 3) are classified as higher risk, which also accounts for a large proportion of stage 2 exposure. Stage 1 receivables classified as higher risk are those customers with low credit risk scores. e) Credit loss allowance - changes The following tables show the reconciliations from the opening to the closing balance of the credit loss allowance by stages of the financial instruments. Schedule of credity allownace changes 2021 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Loss allowance at beginning of year 79,296 60,391 77,855 217,542 Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (10,514) 10,514 - - Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 17,840 (17,840) - - Transfers to Stage 3 (7,023) (13,176) 20,199 - Transfers from Stage 3 151 70 (221) - Write-offs - - (118,518) (118,518) Net increase of loss allowance 54,096 92,658 164,847 311,601 New originations (a) 94,367 9,547 3,979 107,893 Net drawdowns, repayments, net remeasurement and movements due to exposure and risk changes (41,486) 81,867 160,549 200,930 Changes to models used in calculation (b) 1,215 1,244 319 2,778 Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (6,488) (6,225) (7,233) (19,946) Loss allowance at end of the year 127,358 126,392 136,929 390,679 2020 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Loss allowance at beginning of year 68,437 75,531 79,929 223,897 Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (4,252) 4,252 - - Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 27,974 (27,974) - - Transfers to Stage 3 (3,929) (11,252) 15,181 - Transfers from Stage 3 246 129 (375) - Write-offs - - (116,856) (116,856) Net increase of loss allowance 6,154 36,643 117,973 160,770 New originations (a) 27,727 2,421 1,376 31,524 Net drawdowns, repayments, net remeasurement and movements due to exposure and risk changes (9,593) 33,474 104,248 128,129 Changes to models used in calculation (b) (11,980) 748 12,349 1,117 Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (15,334) (16,938) (17,997) (50,269) Loss allowance at end of the year 79,296 60,391 77,855 217,542 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Loss allowance at beginning of year 46,688 48,592 50,747 146,027 Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (6,217) 6,217 - - Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 15,397 (15,397) - - Transfers to Stage 3 (4,197) (12,328) 16,525 - Transfers from Stage 3 181 174 (355) - Write-offs - - (103,680) (103,680) Net increase of loss allowance 18,902 50,780 119,300 188,982 New originations (a) 53,416 9,610 1,785 64,811 Net drawdowns, repayments, net remeasurement and movements due to exposure and risk changes (31,114) 43,854 115,966 128,706 Changes to models used in calculation (b) (3,400) (2,684) 1,549 (4,535) Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (2,317) (2,507) (2,608) (7,432) Loss allowance at end of the year 68,437 75,531 79,929 223,897 (a) Considers all accounts originated from the beginning to the end of the year. ECL effects presented in the table were calculated as if risk parameters at the beginning of the year were applied. (b) Relates to methodology changes that occurred during the year, reflecting observed risks extending over a period, according to the Group’s processes of model monitoring. The following tables present changes in the gross carrying amount of the credit card portfolio to help explain their effects to the changes in the loss allowance for the same portfolio as discussed above. “Net change of gross carrying amount” includes acquisitions, payments, and interest accruals. 2021 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Gross carrying amount at beginning of year 2,799,999 202,673 116,200 3,118,872 Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (168,654) 168,654 - - Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 73,448 (73,448) - - Transfers to Stage 3 (72,328) (41,112) 113,440 - Transfers from Stage 3 156 68 (224) - Write-offs - - (120,071) (120,071) Net change of gross carrying amount 2,145,118 205,148 97,356 2,447,622 Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (252,050) (21,878) (10,342) (284,270) Gross carrying amount at end of the year 4,525,689 440,105 196,359 5,162,153 2020 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Gross carrying amount at beginning of year 2,484,556 389,734 136,131 3,010,421 Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (79,734) 79,734 - - Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 162,232 (162,232) - - Transfers to Stage 3 (43,582) (49,951) 93,533 - Transfers from Stage 3 435 226 (661) - Write-offs - - (116,856) (116,856) Net change of gross carrying amount 839,461 31,990 34,640 906,091 Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (563,369) (86,828) (30,587) (680,784) Gross carrying amount at end of the year 2,799,999 202,673 116,200 3,118,872 2019 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Gross carrying amount at beginning of year 1,452,751 229,401 87,702 1,769,854 Transfers from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (131,443) 131,443 - - Transfers from Stage 2 to Stage 1 87,250 (87,250) - - Transfers to Stage 3 (47,879) (45,940) 93,819 - Transfers from Stage 3 311 299 (610) - Write-offs - - (103,680) (103,680) Net change of gross carrying amount 1,203,286 174,355 63,291 1,440,932 Effect of changes in exchange rates (OCI) (79,720) (12,574) (4,391) (96,685) Gross carrying amount at end of the year 2,484,556 389,734 136,131 3,010,421 f) Credit loss allowance - COVID-19 impacts Throughout the 2020 and 2021 years, Brazilian government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the "Emergency Aid", changed the portfolio credit behavior, reducing delinquency and improving other risk indicators at year end. In 2021, the effects of the pandemic in Brazil improved as more segments of the population had access to the vaccine in turn, allowing some level of normalization of the economic activity, especially in the second half of the year. In parallel, the Brazilian Government ended the "Emergency Aid" program in December 2021, which had been paid since April 2021 at lower levels in comparison with 2020. As a consequence of the improving economic activity and lower government stimulus, the portfolio had started to show some signs of risk increasing, reverting to pre-COVID-19 levels, leading to a concentration of 72.8% of the portfolio classified as strong (PD < 5%) segment as of December 31, 2021, compared with 81.0% on December 31, 2020. Although the “Emergency Aid” ended, the Government strengthened the pre-pandemic existing welfare programs, enlarging not only the number of families assisted, but also ensuring higher values guaranteed to be paid, at least, until the end of 2022. The Group expects that a more positive scenario arises both from the improvement in the health crisis and new government welfare programs, but there is still uncertainty about the Group’s risk indicator trends, due to new COVID-19 variants and subsequent changes in the welfare and "Emergency Aid" programs post 2022 elections. Given this scenario, the post-model adjustment continues to be applied, but at a lower level when compared with December 31, 2020. The total amount of the post-model adjustment for December 31, 2021, was US$9,043 (US$48,809 as of December 31, 2020), as shown in note 5(a). The Group continues to monitor the macro economic trends and the government responses to it and its effects on Nu’s customer behavior. |