Risk Management Credit Rating
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What is a credit rating in the context of bank lending?
A credit rating is a standardized assessment of a borrower's creditworthiness and likelihood of default, expressed as a grade or score based on financial and non-financial parameters.
What is the purpose of a credit risk rating system in a commercial bank?
To quantify borrower default risk and guide lending decisions.
Which RBI guidelines mandate the use of internal credit rating systems by banks in India?
RBI's guidelines on the Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) approach under Basel II/III framework mandate banks to develop robust internal credit rating models for risk-based capital allocation.
What is the minimum number of rating grades recommended by RBI for internal credit rating systems?
Banks should have at least 8 borrower grades for non-defaulted accounts.
What is the difference between an external credit rating and an internal credit rating?
External ratings are assigned by agencies like CRISIL, ICRA, or CARE for public debt instruments, while internal ratings are assigned by the bank itself to borrowers using proprietary models for loan portfolio management.
What is the meaning of the term 'investment grade' in credit rating?
Rating indicating low default risk, typically BBB- or above by agencies.
What does the term 'Probability of Default' (PD) signify in credit risk management?
PD represents the likelihood that a borrower will fail to meet contractual debt obligations within a specified time horizon, typically one year, and is a key input in IRB-based capital computation.
What is 'speculative grade' or 'junk' in credit rating terminology?
Below investment grade rating indicating higher default probability.
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