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BANK LENDING
PRINCIPLES OF SOUND
LENDING
L. PRAKASH KANNAN, M.COM., M.PHIL.,(PH.D.),
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
S.J. MONISHA, II B.COM.,
BANK LENDING
• Lending (also known as “financing”) occurs when someone allows another person
to borrow something. Money, property or another asset is given by the lender to
the borrower, with the expectation that the borrower will either return the asset or
repay the lender.
Principles of Sound Lending
Safety Liquidity Profitability
Purpose of
loan
Diversification
of Risk
National
Policies
Safety
• The first and foremost principle of lending is to ensure the safety of the funds lent. It
means that the borrower is in a position to repay the loans, along with interest, according
to the terms of the loan contract. The repayment of the loan depends upon the borrower’s
i. Capacity to pay
ii. Willingness to pay
• The banker should, therefore, take utmost care in ensuring that the enterprise or business
to which loan in to be granted is a sound one and the borrower is capable to repay it
successfully.
Liquidity
• Liquidity is an important principle of bank lending. It is always advisable for a
banker to make loans for short periods rather than for longer periods. Banks are
essentially dealers in short term funds and therefore, they lend money mainly for
short term period. The banker should see that the borrower is able to repay the
loan on demand or within a short notice.
Profitability
• Interest on loans is the main source of income for the banks, out of which they
have to pay the interest on deposits, salary to staff and other establishment
expenses. Therefore, they must employ their funds profitability. However for the
purpose of earning higher profits, the banks should not sacrifice the safety and
liquidity of funds.
Purpose of the loan
• Before granting the loans, the banker should examine the purpose for which the
loan is demanded. If the loan is granted for productive purpose, thereby the
borrower will make much profit and he will be able to pay back the loan. In no
case, loan is granted for unproductive purpose.
Diversification of Risk
• The element of risk in relation to loans cannot be totally eliminated, it can only be
reduced by diversifying the loans. While granting loans, the banker should not
grant a major part of the loan to one single particular person or particular firm or
an industry. If the banker grants loans and advances to a number of firms,
persons or industries, the banker will not suffer a heavy loss even if a particular
firm or industry does not repay the loan.
National policies
• Banks have certain social responsibilities towards society also. The banks have
to take into account the economic and social priorities of the country beside
safety, liquidity and profitability. While formulating the lending policy, the banks
are guided by the government policies in relation to disbursal of credit. Thus,
national interest and policies are influence the lending decisions of banks.
Bank lending and principles of sound lending

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Bank lending and principles of sound lending

  • 1. BANK LENDING PRINCIPLES OF SOUND LENDING L. PRAKASH KANNAN, M.COM., M.PHIL.,(PH.D.), ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, S.J. MONISHA, II B.COM.,
  • 2. BANK LENDING • Lending (also known as “financing”) occurs when someone allows another person to borrow something. Money, property or another asset is given by the lender to the borrower, with the expectation that the borrower will either return the asset or repay the lender.
  • 3. Principles of Sound Lending Safety Liquidity Profitability Purpose of loan Diversification of Risk National Policies
  • 4. Safety • The first and foremost principle of lending is to ensure the safety of the funds lent. It means that the borrower is in a position to repay the loans, along with interest, according to the terms of the loan contract. The repayment of the loan depends upon the borrower’s i. Capacity to pay ii. Willingness to pay • The banker should, therefore, take utmost care in ensuring that the enterprise or business to which loan in to be granted is a sound one and the borrower is capable to repay it successfully.
  • 5. Liquidity • Liquidity is an important principle of bank lending. It is always advisable for a banker to make loans for short periods rather than for longer periods. Banks are essentially dealers in short term funds and therefore, they lend money mainly for short term period. The banker should see that the borrower is able to repay the loan on demand or within a short notice.
  • 6. Profitability • Interest on loans is the main source of income for the banks, out of which they have to pay the interest on deposits, salary to staff and other establishment expenses. Therefore, they must employ their funds profitability. However for the purpose of earning higher profits, the banks should not sacrifice the safety and liquidity of funds.
  • 7. Purpose of the loan • Before granting the loans, the banker should examine the purpose for which the loan is demanded. If the loan is granted for productive purpose, thereby the borrower will make much profit and he will be able to pay back the loan. In no case, loan is granted for unproductive purpose.
  • 8. Diversification of Risk • The element of risk in relation to loans cannot be totally eliminated, it can only be reduced by diversifying the loans. While granting loans, the banker should not grant a major part of the loan to one single particular person or particular firm or an industry. If the banker grants loans and advances to a number of firms, persons or industries, the banker will not suffer a heavy loss even if a particular firm or industry does not repay the loan.
  • 9. National policies • Banks have certain social responsibilities towards society also. The banks have to take into account the economic and social priorities of the country beside safety, liquidity and profitability. While formulating the lending policy, the banks are guided by the government policies in relation to disbursal of credit. Thus, national interest and policies are influence the lending decisions of banks.