Credit control and monitoring
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What is the primary purpose of credit monitoring in a bank?
Credit monitoring ensures that loans are being used for the intended purpose and that the borrower's financial health remains sound, enabling early detection of potential defaults.
What is the meaning of 'credit control' in banking?
Process of managing and regulating credit sanctioned to borrowers.
What is a loan review mechanism (LRM) in the context of credit control?
Loan Review Mechanism is an independent, ongoing review of credit quality conducted by the bank to identify weaknesses in individual accounts and ensure adherence to credit policies and RBI guidelines.
What is 'post-disbursement credit monitoring' in banks?
Surveillance of loans after funds are released to borrowers.
What does the term 'evergreening of loans' refer to?
Evergreening refers to the practice of extending fresh credit or restructuring existing loans to conceal a borrower's inability to repay, thereby artificially keeping the account Standard instead of classifying it as NPA.
What is the primary tool used by banks to monitor working capital borrowers?
Quarterly Information System (QIS) submitted by borrowers.
What is the significance of a quarterly information system (QIS) in credit monitoring?
QIS requires borrowers with large credit limits to submit quarterly data on production, sales, stocks, and receivables, enabling banks to track deviations from projections and take corrective action promptly.
What is meant by 'credit supervision' in the banking context?
Regular oversight of accounts to ensure proper end-use of funds.
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