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...
Understanding the CGTMSE Scheme – From Loan Appraisal to Claim Settlement Vinu: We receive quite a few MSME loan proposals under CGTMSE. What exactly is the purpose of this scheme? Manu: CGTMSE enables banks to provide collateral-free credit to eligible MSMEs by offering a credit guarantee against e...
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...
Understanding Margin Requirements in Bank Finance Vinu: When evaluating loan proposals, one term that frequently appears is "margin." What exactly does it mean? Manu: Margin is the borrower's contribution towards the asset or business requirement being financed. It represents the portion that the bo...