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Posts tagged as “Creditworthiness”

5 Cs of Credit

When individuals or businesses apply for credit—whether it’s a personal loan, a mortgage, or business financing—lenders don’t make decisions based on guesswork. Instead, they use a structured framework known as the 5 Cs of Credit.

Controlling Credit

Controlling Credit generally refers to the strategic processes used to manage and mitigate financial risk associated with extending credit, either in a business-to-business context (credit control/management) or for an individual (personal credit control).

Understanding Credit Risk

In the world of finance, every loan, investment, or credit agreement carries some degree of uncertainty. The possibility that a borrower might fail to meet their obligations is known as credit risk.

Loan Origination

Loan origination is the comprehensive process by which a borrower applies for a new loan and a lender evaluates, approves, and disburses the funds. It is the critical first stage of the lending lifecycle, preceding loan servicing, which handles the management of the loan after it has been funded.

Lending & Credit

Lending and credit are fundamental concepts in finance, describing the process of one party providing money or assets to another, with the expectation of repayment.

Financial Restructuring

Financial restructuring refers to the process of reorganizing a company's financial structure in order to improve its financial health, enhance liquidity, reduce debt burden, or prepare for growth.

Peer-to-Peer Lending

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is a financial innovation that connects individuals or businesses seeking loans directly with investors willing to lend money, bypassing traditional financial institutions like banks.

Financial Statement Analysis

It involves a comprehensive examination of a company's financial reports, primarily the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, to gain insights into its financial health, performance, and future prospects.

Z-Score Model

The Z-Score model, most famously the Altman Z-Score, is a statistical model used to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within a certain timeframe, typically two years.

Off-Balance-Sheet Risk

Off-balance-sheet (OBS) risk refers to the potential for financial losses or liabilities arising from activities or transactions that do not appear directly on a company's balance sheet.

Refinancing

The primary goal of refinancing is usually to reduce your monthly payments, lower your interest rate, shorten or lengthen your loan term, or access cash from an asset.

Why Do We Need Credit Scores?

Credit scores are a three-digit number that essentially acts as a snapshot of your financial responsibility and creditworthiness. It's a key tool used by lenders and other entities to assess the risk of doing business with you.