Credit Risk Assessment: 5Cs Framework
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What is the primary concern of the lending bank in terms of risk?

  • Credit risk (correct)
  • Business risk
  • Liquidity risk
  • Market risk
  • What is the primary purpose of assessing the sufficiency of shareholders' financial commitment?

  • To determine the borrower's commitment to the business (correct)
  • To evaluate the business's growth potential
  • To measure the borrower's ability to repay the loan
  • To determine the borrower's creditworthiness
  • What is included in the measurement of shareholders' financial commitment?

  • Only subordinated loans provided by the owners
  • Shareholders' funds, subordinated loans, and third-party collateral (correct)
  • Only shareholders' funds in the business
  • Only third-party collateral provided by the owners
  • Why is it important for a borrower to provide sufficient capital contribution?

    <p>To demonstrate the borrower's commitment to the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of a borrower providing insufficient capital contribution?

    <p>The borrower is more likely to default on the loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor in determining a borrower's capacity to repay debt?

    <p>Their potential future business or employment prospects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the credit officer pay attention to when assessing a borrower's business or employment prospects?

    <p>The borrower's potential cash flow generation during the loan period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to assess a borrower's current and future business funding requirements?

    <p>To determine the amount of cash available to service loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be adjusted for when assessing an individual borrower's current income from various sources?

    <p>Their living expenses, income tax deductions and other current loan commitments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to determine the legal capacity of the borrower?

    <p>To determine if they are legally able to enter into a loan agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of a business organisation lacking expertise and failing to provide adequate training?

    <p>It poses a business risk, which must be taken into consideration as a risk to the loan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important component of a business that allows it to anticipate trends and changes in the marketplace?

    <p>Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be an indicator of a company's character during a credit risk assessment?

    <p>The company's track record and reputation in the industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a credit risk assessment framework?

    <p>To evaluate the borrower's character and capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a lack of vision in a business lead to?

    <p>A weaker participant in the marketplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of recognising new trends early and having strategic concepts in place?

    <p>It decreases the business risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of assessing character in consumer lending?

    <p>It is a personal process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a business organisation failing to provide adequate training to its employees?

    <p>It poses a business risk, which must be taken into consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is continuous learning and development of skills necessary in a business?

    <p>To stay competitive in the marketplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to assess a company's capacity in a credit risk assessment?

    <p>By evaluating the company's ability to generate cash flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for a lender when assessing a borrower's capacity?

    <p>The borrower's ability to repay the loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a key aspect of a borrower's character?

    <p>Credit score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a positive attribute of a borrower's character?

    <p>Discretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk to a lender if a borrower exhibits poor character?

    <p>The lender may not recover the full amount of the loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the values and morals of an organisation's senior management?

    <p>Moral strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key aspect that the credit officer considers while evaluating the borrower's capacity to repay?

    <p>The borrower's ability to generate sufficient cash flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the credit officer when evaluating a borrower's capacity to repay?

    <p>To assess the borrower's ability to service the loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capacity to repay and positive behavioural attributes in a borrower?

    <p>They are directly proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the credit officer classify a borrower with a good payment habit and good capacity to repay?

    <p>Box A in Figure 5.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 5Cs Framework in the context of credit risk assessment?

    <p>To provide a comprehensive credit risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor to consider when assessing a borrower's character?

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the economic cycle, which phase has the highest risk to lenders?

    <p>Phase C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when assessing a borrower's capacity?

    <p>Occupation and marital status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a business that may be protected from the fallout of a recession?

    <p>Rice milling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the economic cycle refer to?

    <p>The external environment when the request for credit facilities is made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for a lender when assessing a borrower's capacity?

    <p>The borrower's ability to generate sufficient cashflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a lender consider a borrower high risk?

    <p>If the borrower is unable to clearly show sufficient capacity to generate cashflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that can affect a borrower's capacity to generate cashflow?

    <p>The regulatory environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify products or services that are in perpetual demand?

    <p>Because they can provide a stable source of cashflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a product when it reaches the sunset stage?

    <p>It experiences declining profit margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lending Responsibilities

    • Lenders should only accept credit risk, not business risk, which is the borrower's responsibility.
    • Borrowers must show adequate capital to cover permanent assets owned.
    • Financial commitment by shareholders is assessed by the sufficiency of funds, including subordinated loans and collateral.

    Consumer Lending Considerations

    • Applicants must disclose backup repayment capacity for adverse situations.
    • Credit analysis focuses on the relationship between applicant's assets and liabilities.
    • Credit application forms are designed to gather relevant financial information.

    Capital Contribution and Motivation

    • Capital contribution signifies borrower commitment to the business.
    • Insufficient initial capital raises the likelihood of the borrower abandoning obligations during crises.

    Assessing Borrower Capacity

    • Borrower's capacity to repay is linked to future income prospects, based on business forecasts and plans.
    • Effective cash flow generation throughout the loan period is crucial.
    • Consideration of tax liabilities and future funding needs affects cash availability for loan servicing.
    • Borrower’s legal standing must be verified, particularly for foreigners or minors.

    Business Risk Factors

    • Continuous skill development is essential to remain competitive; obsolescence threatens business viability.
    • Lack of vision can weaken market positioning and impede customer retention, increasing business risk.

    Character Assessment in Lending

    • Character applies to both individual and organizational borrowers, emphasizing values of integrity and responsibility.
    • A borrower's past behavior influences perceived risk; positive traits such as honesty and prudence are desirable.

    5Cs Credit Risk Assessment Framework

    • Framework consists of Character, Condition, Capacity, Capital, and Collateral.
    • Key characteristics include age, marital status, occupation, management style, and willingness to repay.

    Economic Conditions and their Impact

    • Economic cycles influence lending risks; some industries are more resilient during downturns.
    • Specific phases of the economic cycle present varying risks, with phase A (recovery) showing potential for competition-induced profit decline.

    Capacity for Cash Flow

    • Borrower’s future cash flow capacity is vital for debt repayment assessment.
    • Clear demonstration of cash generation capability significantly lowers perceived risk.

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    Learn about the 5Cs framework of credit assessment, including character, collateral, condition, capacity, and capital. Understand how to apply these factors to individual and organizational borrowers.

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