Credit Risk Management

Definition: Credit Risk Management is a continual process that focuses on the risk that a borrower will default on any type of debt by failing to make payments which it is obligated to do.
The risk is primarily that of the lender and includes lost principal and interest, disruption to cash flows, and increased collection costs.

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