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Credit Appraisal

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What is credit appraisal in the context of bank lending?

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Credit appraisal is the process by which a bank evaluates a borrower's creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and the viability of the proposed project or activity before sanctioning a loan.

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What is the purpose of a 'Sanction Letter' issued after credit appraisal?

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It formally communicates the approved loan terms and conditions to the borrower.

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What are the five Cs of credit that banks use during credit appraisal?

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The five Cs are Character (integrity of borrower), Capacity (repayment ability), Capital (net worth), Collateral (security offered), and Conditions (economic/market environment).

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What is the Tangible Net Worth (TNW) of a borrower and why is it assessed?

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TNW is net worth excluding intangible assets, showing real financial strength of borrower.

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What is the purpose of a Techno-Economic Viability (TEV) study in credit appraisal?

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A TEV study assesses whether a proposed project is technically feasible and economically viable, ensuring the bank's funds are deployed in projects capable of generating adequate returns to service the debt.

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What is the significance of Inventory Turnover Ratio in credit appraisal?

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It measures how efficiently a borrower manages and sells its inventory stock.

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What does DSCR stand for and what is its significance in credit appraisal?

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DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio; it measures a borrower's ability to service debt from net cash accruals, and RBI guidelines generally require a minimum DSCR of 1.5 for term loans.

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What is a 'Stressed Asset' in banking credit terminology?

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A stressed asset is a loan showing signs of deterioration including NPAs and restructured accounts.

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