Credit Risk Management In The Development Bank Of Ethiopia Effects On The Quality Of Loan Portfolio

Master's Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, , course: Business Adminstration, language: English, abstract: The main objective of the thesis is to assess the effect of credit risk management on the quality of loans portfolio in the case of Development Bank of Ethiopia. A sample of 84 respondents was drawn from the employees of the Development Bank of Ethiopia by using purposive sampling technique. Both primary and secondary data were used. Data related to loan portfolio and loan position is obtained from the bank whereas, primary data are collected using structured questioners from the employees of the bank. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to conduct the research and Multiple Regression Analysis was run using SPSS Version 21.0 to analyze the data. With regard to credit risk management practices, the result show that DBE has not satisfactory risk Management practice. Precisely, using score 1 (poor) to 5 (best), all the parameters of risk management practice assessment have a score value below 3.40, i.e. Credit Risk Granting and Portfolio Quality Control (3.40), Credit Risk System and Standard (3.20), Credit Risk and Portfolio Quality Control (3.17), Risk Identification, Measurement and Control (3.03), and Risk Environment (2.98). The Bank`s loan portfolio is also more vulnerable to various types of risks, such as to unpredictable risk, predictable, and controllable risks. The bank’s NPL ratio was above 15% for the last five years. The regression result also showed that sound credit granting process and the existence of comprehensive risk management system and standards are the significant variables that affect loan portfolio quality of the Bank. Credit risk management practice of the bank has insignificant effect on loan portfolio quality. Both in terms of Non-performing loan and concentration, DBE has poor loan portfolio quality which is due to the bank’s poor credit risk management practice. Therefore, there is a need to improve and enhance credit risk management practice of the Bank, especially, by improving the credit granting process to have sound credit risk management, and by updating credit risk management system and standards so as to have strong credit management.

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, , language: English, abstract: This study is attempted to examine factors affecting non -performing loan of development bank of Ethiopia. The main objective is to examine the factors affecting nonperforming loans in DBE central region. After problem identification, research hypothesis was developed which inquires the relationship and effect of non-performing loans on development bank of Ethiopia. Both secondary and primary data were used in the research. The data is then analyzed using descriptive, correlation and regression techniques through SPSS and Stata software program. The findings of the study revealed that gross domestic product has a positive impact on the occurrence of non-performing loans while other model variables unemployment, inflation rate and exchange rate have no impact on the occurrence of non-performing loan in which negatively affect non-performing loan. according to my study result. Also the result of the primary data indicated that in regarding about customer's specific causes, the result showed that credit culture of customers, lack of business knowledge, delayed approval, profit of the business, business location were determinants of non-performing loan while bank specific factors include poor credit assessment, poor customer selection, aggressive lending policy, borrowers culture, credit size affected non-performing loan.

Master's Thesis from the year 2023 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, , language: English, abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine the determinants of non-performing loans in the case of the Development Bank of Ethiopia, Bahir Dar District. Descriptive and explanatory research designs were employed. The study uses both a quantitative and qualitative research approach. The study also uses both primary and secondary data sources. The primary source was collected from all 125 employees using questionnaires and interviews conducted with concerned managerial staffs of the district. The secondary source was gathered from DBE manuals, policy and procedure of the bank, NBE directives, bank's T-24 system, loan positions and provisions documents. The data was analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS version 22.0 and qualitative analysis like interview and document analysis. The correlation between independent variables (bank specific and External factor) and dependent variables (nonperforming loan) were tested by using person correlation and the casual relation was analyzed by using linear multiple regression analysis. The finding of the study indicate that credit assessment, project monitoring, credit appraisal, bank top management, political and social instability, availability of infrastructure, collateral strength and market factor are significant factors for occurrence of non-performing loans. However, credit term and condition and lending interest rate are insignificant factor for the occurrence of non-performing loans. Finally, the study recommends the district should perform proper selection of customers and make appropriate due diligence based on KYC assessments, proper monitoring and follow up as per the schedule, make accurate credit appraisal, granting loans via strong collateral coverage, sound decision made by top management based on policy and procedure of the bank, improve capacity of credit performer by providing relevant training.

Masterarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich BWL - Investition und Finanzierung, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This study is an assessment of the effect of credit management on loan portfolio performance at Pride Microfinance Ltd, Uganda. Its main emphasis is to examine the effect of credit management policies, credit procedures and credit collection methods on loan portfolio performance. The examination utilized a clear study plan on 309 respondents who were chosen from an investigation populace of 1170 respondents. Interviews and closed-ended questionnaires were used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The findings showed that management policies, procedures as well as collection methods were positively correlated with loan portfolio performance. The majority of the variations in loan portfolio performance could be explained by variations in credit management policies, credit management procedures and credit collection methods for their outstanding balances while keeping other factors constant. The investigation demonstrated that credit management policies have a beneficial outcome on loan portfolio performance at Pride Microfinance Ltd. If the strategies are actualized, the foundation can almost certainly recoup the loans dispensed prompting a quality loan portfolio. This paper argues that credit collection methods significantly affect loan portfolio performance and for this reason emphasis needs to be placed on appropriate loan repayment frequency for better portfolio management.

Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, , course: Masters of Business Adminstration, language: English, abstract: The research project sought to examine the effect of listing with Credit Reference Bureau service on non-performing loans of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess how loan recoveries as a result of listing with credit reference bureau affects non-performing loans by deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya and to assess how write offs as a result of listing with credit reference bureau affect non-performing loans by deposit taking microfinance in Kenya. Furthermore to examine how loan quality as a result of listing with credit reference bureau affect non-performing loan in deposit taking microfinance in Kenya and what effect does listing with credit reference bureau has on non-performing loans levels in Deposit Taking Microfinance in Kenya. This research study adopted a descriptive survey approach on effect of listing with Credit Reference Bureau Service on non-performing loans of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya. Further, this study targeted all registered deposit taking microfinance institutions by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Target population was 12 registered Deposit taking microfinance institutions that have listed with Credit Reference Bureaus in Kenya. This study used primary data that was collected by use of a questionnaire. The data was analyzed by use of Descriptive and inferential statistics to measure interrelationships between the variables. Tables were used to display the information to improve presentation of the analyzed results for ease of interpretation. Regression analysis was used to test the relationship between dependent and independent variable. In light of the research findings, the regression model could only explain 52% in variance of non-performing loans. The study results revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between loan recoveries and non-performance of loans (p=0.000); there was a statistically significant relationship between write offs and non-performance of loans (p=0.000) and that there was a statistically significant relationship between quality loan portfolio and non-performance of loans (p=0.000). Hence, credit information sharing and level of nonperforming loans are indeed related meaning there is a direct relationship between the number of credit checks done by the CRBs and the level of NPLs.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2018 in the subject Economics - Finance, Moi University (Moi University, Kenya; Department of Accounting and Finance), language: English, abstract: The Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) lend small amounts of unsecured loans to poor clients which signify their objectives of improving the social status of the poor while also trying to maximize their returns. Yet, lending by MFIs is a risky venture especially in developing countries because of the susceptibility of their poor clients. This study therefore determined the extent at which strategic credit risk management affect growth of MFIs in the Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. This study used probability clustered random sampling of 12 MFIs in Eldoret municipality to collect primary data and various reports and published work on MFIs between 2010 to 2015 formed the basis of secondary data. The effect of loan default, risk coverage and credit policy on growth of MFIs was measured by profit and outreach respectively. The relationship between of loan default, risk coverage and credit policy and growth was measured using multiple linear regression models. Hausmann test of endogeneity was employed to validate the results. We demonstrate that profit was significantly (p

Literature Review from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, language: English, abstract: The study was focused on the assessment of credit provision mechanism of development bank of Ethiopia Arbiminch branch. To do so the researcher was used both primary and secondary data, among the primary data interview and questionnaire was used. Secondary data like development bank of Ethiopia Arbaminch branch credit manual, books and other documents was used. The study paper addresses an introductory statement of problem from total population of credit customers of development bank of Ethiopia Arbiminch branch by taking 100 samples through judgmental sampling. The collected data was analyzed and presented using descriptive analysis technique like tables percentages, pie chart, bar graphs. Finally based on findings the possible conclusion and recommendation was developed. The findings of the study indicated that the bank‘s lending procedure has a problem. Such as long processing time, limited loan amount, repetition of documents during renewal, time taking and misunderstanding with the customer as well as the problem on determine the value of collateral security. Key words: Development Bank, credit, Ethiopia

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, , language: English, abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of loan default and its effects on financial performance of commercial banks in Ghana by using Fidelity Bank Limited as a case study. The study employed quantitative and qualitative research techniques as the research design. In achieving the research objectives primary and secondary data was used. The primary data was collected through a well structured questionnaire. Simple random technique was used to select 120 loan clients and a purposive sampling was used to select a credit staff. The data was collected from four branches of Fidelity Bank in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. It was realized that the delays in loan approval, poor management, poor credit appraisal and diversion of loans are the main determinants of loan default in Fidelity bank. The study also found that SME clients (49.5%) defaults more than agric, personal and salary loan clients. The major cause of loan default according to the findings of this study was decrease in demand of goods and service (16.1%) sold by the loan clients. Again, it was realized that loan default has a negative impact on profitability. It is recommended that the following measures should be implemented to reduce the rate of loan default; good credit structuring, consistent monitoring, sound credit risk policies and standards, quality analysis, well trained staff, good corporate governance system, independent credit assessment, rescheduling and provision of additional funds.