How Changes in Interest Rates Affect Borrower Repayment Capacity Vinu: Manu, whenever the RBI changes interest rates, bankers immediately start discussing its impact on borrowers. Why is it such a big concern? Manu: Because a change in interest rates directly affects the borrower's loan repayment ob...
Evergreening of Loans: Detection Techniques and Warning Signals Vinu: Manu, while reviewing loan accounts, how do bankers identify whether a loan is being evergreened? Manu: Evergreening happens when fresh funds are used—directly or indirectly—to repay an existing loan, making the account appear reg...
Forensic Review of Borrower Financials: What Bankers Should Look For Vinu: During credit appraisal, we hear the term "forensic review" quite often. What does it actually mean? Manu: A forensic review is a deeper examination of a borrower's financial statements and business records to identify incons...
The Role of Security and Collateral in Credit Decisions Vinu: Manu, while appraising loan proposals, I often hear senior officers saying that lending is ultimately lending to the promoter. Why is so much importance given to the person behind the business? Manu: Because businesses are run by people, ...
The Role of Security and Collateral in Credit Decisions Vinu: When banks assess a loan proposal, how important is security or collateral? Manu: Very important, but not as important as many people think. The primary source of repayment is always the borrower's cash flow and repayment capacity. Securi...