Module 4 Flashcards
The main function of the credit department is
Credit evaluation
Is a form used by potential borrowers to get approval for credit from lenders. The information on the application is used to determine the borrower’s credit history. The information on the applicatiom is used to determine the borrower’s credit history, business/employment status, and ability to repay the loan amount.
Credit application
The next step in the credit evaluation process us . This validates the information stated in the credit applicatiom
Credit interview
is a government-owned and controlled corporation that is envisioned to be the leading provider of independent, reliable and accurate credit information in the Philippines. CIC was created in 2008 by virtue of Republic Act. No. 9510, otherwise known as the Credit Information System Act (CISA). To collect, collate and disseminate credit information
Credit information corporation (CIC)
Is an act establishing the credit information system in the Philippines. The State distinguished the need to build a centralized and comprehensive credit information system for the dissemination and collection of fair and accurate information relevant to, or arising from, credit and credit-related activities of all entities participating in the financial system.
Credit Information System Act of 2008 or CISA LAW (R.A. 9510)
Credit review is based on the information of the credit applicant. The assessment of an applicant’s credit standing is based on different sources and types of information. It incorporates the economic and qualitative data concerning the borrower
Credit information
One of the core functions of the credit department is. It is a procedure undertaken by a financial institution to examine a potential client’s ability to pay back a loan.
Credit investigation
Purpose of credit investigation
-to validate the credit information supplied by the applicant
-to gather additional relevant data
-to collect factual and accurate information that will lead to an appropriate credit decision
Scopeof credit investigation
- Company’s Background/ history
- Financial Conditions
- Dealings with Government Lending Agencies, etc.
- Banks Experience with the subject
- Court Cases
Factors in determining the scope of Credit Investigation
- Purposes and Types of Investigation
- Company Credit Policy
- ClientClassification
- Amountinvolved. 5.TimeandresourceConstraints.
Types of credit investigation
- Direct investigation
- Indirect investigation
occurs when the creditor collects credit information either through direct contact with the customer or through direct contact with non- commercial sources of information such as competitors, banks and other trade references that may have relevant details to share.
Direct investigation
usually refers to acquiring information from third-party sources that are in the business of preparing information on businesses/companies. These third-party sources are referred to as commercial credit agencies, bureaus or “repositories.”
Indirect investigation
Qualities and qualifications of credit investigators
- Education
- Computer skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Confidentiality
- Time management skills
- Collaboration skills
- Interpersonal skills
Is the evaluatiom of the physical condition of a building, equipment, machinery or any property used as loan collateral
Inspection