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What is credit risk in the banking sector primarily associated with?
What is credit risk in the banking sector primarily associated with?
What is an example of inappropriate credit underwriting process?
What is an example of inappropriate credit underwriting process?
What does credit concentration in a bank refer to?
What does credit concentration in a bank refer to?
What are the major risk triggers resulting in higher credit risk for a bank?
What are the major risk triggers resulting in higher credit risk for a bank?
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What does credit risk entail?
What does credit risk entail?
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Study Notes
Credit Risk in Banking
- Credit risk primarily involves the possibility of loss when borrowers fail to meet contractual obligations on debt.
- It affects the bank's financial health, as non-performing loans can impair profitability and asset quality.
Inappropriate Credit Underwriting
- An example includes a bank approving loans without adequately assessing a borrower's creditworthiness or income stability.
- Poor underwriting may lead to higher default rates and increased losses for the institution.
Credit Concentration
- Refers to the risk arising when a bank has a significant portion of its loans concentrated in a specific sector, borrower, or geographic area.
- High concentration increases vulnerability to economic downturns affecting that particular segment, which can lead to significant losses.
Major Risk Triggers
- Economic downturns, which can lead to increased unemployment and defaults.
- Poor management practices, including inadequate monitoring of borrower performance.
- Changes in regulations or market conditions that impact borrowers' ability to repay loans.
Credit Risk Components
- Entails assessing potential losses from defaults and the overall likelihood of borrower non-compliance with loan terms.
- Involves measuring exposure to credit losses, understanding borrower profiles, and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate adverse outcomes.
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Test your knowledge of credit and financing risk management with this quiz on understanding credit risk. Explore the key concepts related to credit risk, including the probability of financial loss, borrower default, insolvency, and adverse economic conditions.
