Banking Credit Management
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What has changed the banking business environment and given it a new shape?

  • Entry of new banks in the credit market
  • Mobile banking and online banking platform (correct)
  • Introduction of new financial products
  • Focus on financial inclusion

What is a major challenge for a bank in disbursing quality loans?

  • Managing loan recovery procedures
  • Evaluating borrowers' creditworthiness
  • Determining loan interest rates
  • Selecting good/right borrowers (correct)

What is a recent trend in the banking industry?

  • Expansion of financial services (correct)
  • Reduction in financial services offered
  • Focus on traditional banking services
  • Decrease in competition among banks

What is a key aspect of a strong credit culture in a bank?

<p>Professional and efficient management of all stages of the credit cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of new banks entering the credit market?

<p>Fuelled competition among banks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of capital budgeting in a firm?

<p>Planning expenditures on assets with cash flows beyond one year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'capital' refer to in the context of capital budgeting?

<p>Fixed assets used in production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of credit planning at the bank level?

<p>Maximizing profit and diversifying credit portfolio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Payback Period (PBP) in capital budgeting?

<p>The length of time required to recover the original investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor to consider when formulating a bank's credit plan?

<p>Government priority set in the 5-year plan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of computing a project's payback period?

<p>To decide whether to accept or reject a project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of credit planning at the bank level?

<p>Ensuring the best alternative use of funds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of capital budgeting?

<p>Long-term focus on cash flows beyond one year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prudential regulations in credit planning at the bank level?

<p>To guide the allocation of loanable funds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of credit planning at the bank level?

<p>To provide credit to the right person at the right time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a bank's financial analysis on a client's historical and projected data?

<p>To assess the financial feasibility of the project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the bank finds the financial analysis of a client's projected data to be unsatisfactory?

<p>The loan application is rejected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a bank to consider the socio-economic aspect of a project?

<p>To ensure the project is socially and environmentally responsible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the borrower selection process if all aspects of the applicant are satisfactory?

<p>Disbursement of loan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a loan structure?

<p>To finalize the terms and conditions of the loan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of a higher Gross Margin ratio?

<p>Higher profitability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a lower SG&A percentage indicate?

<p>Lower operating expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of a higher Return on Assets ratio?

<p>Higher profitability of investments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of a lower Dividend Payout Rate?

<p>Lower dividend payments to shareholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher Net Margin ratio indicate?

<p>Higher profitability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the discussion between the banker and the customer regarding credit facilities?

<p>To ensure the proposed credit is from an expected business segment/sector (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Credit Information Bureau (CIB) report in the credit application process?

<p>It provides additional information about the customer's credit history (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the bank when sanctioning credit?

<p>To ensure the borrower's creditworthiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between preventive and curative measures in credit investigation?

<p>Preventive measures are less expensive, while curative measures are more costly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the selection of a good borrower crucial for the bank?

<p>To minimize the risk of default (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Relationship Manager (RM) during the credit application process?

<p>To ensure the proposed credit is from an expected business segment/sector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the prescribed format provided by the bank for credit applications?

<p>To ensure all necessary information is collected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for the bank to ensure the repayment of the loan?

<p>To minimize the risk of default (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of credit investigation in the credit application process?

<p>It is a preventive measure to ensure the selection of good borrowers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the bank when sanctioning credit?

<p>To ensure the repayment of the loan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ratio analysis in financial statements?

<p>To evaluate operating and financial performance of a firm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using ratio analysis to evaluate a firm's financial performance?

<p>It allows for comparison of financial performance over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a growth ratio, according to Financial Spread Sheet (FSS)?

<p>Growth ratios measure the company’s potentiality, performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using ratio analysis to evaluate a firm's financial performance?

<p>It helps to understand the actual financial condition of a firm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship expressed by a ratio in financial analysis?

<p>The mathematical relationship between two figures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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