XGBoost predicts bank loan defaults with improved accuracy.
problem Predicting bank loan defaults to reduce bad loans.
method Used XGBoost algorithm on loan data.
result Improved accuracy metrics in loan default prediction.
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Logistic Regression and Support Vector Machine algorithms, together with Linear and Non-Linear Deep Neural Networks, are applied to lending data in order to replicate lender acceptance of loans and predict the likelihood of default of issued loans. A two phase model is proposed; the first phase predicts loan rejection,…
Networked-guarantee loans may cause the systemic risk related concern of the government and banks in China. The prediction of default of enterprise loans is a typical extremely imbalanced prediction problem, and the networked-guarantee make this problem more difficult to solve. Since the guaranteed loan is a debt oblig…
The paper analyzes Lending Club's loan applicants to predict default risk.
problem Predicting default risk in loan applicants of Lending Club.
method Exploratory data analysis and machine learning (Logistic Regression, Random Forest) were used.
result A credit derivative based on Credit Default Swap was designed to hedge default risk.
Deep neural networks reduce loan portfolio risk.
problem Minimizing risk in peer-to-peer lending portfolios.
method Proposed DeNN and DSNN models to predict default probability and time.
result DeNN model significantly reduces portfolio VaRs at various confidence levels.
A comparative analysis of machine learning algorithms for predicting probabilities of defaultq-fin.RM
This paper compares ML algorithms for PD prediction, finding XGBoost to be the most effective.
problem Predicting the probability of default in loan portfolios.
method Comparison of five ML algorithms (Random Forests, Decision Trees, XGBoost, Gradient Boosting, AdaBoost) with logistic regression.
result XGBoost outperforms other ML algorithms for PD prediction.
This paper proposes a two-stage scoring approach to help lenders decide their fund allocations in the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending market. The existing scoring approaches focus on only either probability of default (PD) prediction, known as credit scoring, or profitability prediction, known as profit scoring, to identify…
Paper calculates loan loss after default using Bayesian model.
problem Determining loan loss after borrower default.
method Bayesian scheme considering repayment period, volumes, moments, and parameters.
result Allows setting LGD less than or equal to 1 for accurate estimates.
Model predicts loan default risk using dynamic multilayer graph neural networks.
problem Credit risk assessment through borrower connections.
method Dynamic multilayer graph neural network with attention mechanism.
result Attention mechanism improves model performance.
Study uses AI to refine loan assessments, improving credit default predictions.
problem Improving credit default prediction accuracy using AI-refined text.
method Comparative analysis of human-written and AI-refined loan assessments using deep learning techniques.
result AI-refined texts significantly enhance credit default predictions, especially when combined with structured data.
The authors examine the concept of probability of default for asset-backed loans. In contrast to unsecured loans it is shown that probability of default can be defined as either a measure of the likelihood of the borrower failing to make required payments, or as the likelihood of an insufficiency of collateral value on…
iConViz: Interactive Visual Exploration of the Default Contagion Risk of Networked-Guarantee Loansq-fin.RM
iConViz helps banks manage default contagion risk in networked loans.
problem Managing default contagion risk in networked loans during economic downturns.
method Developed iConViz, an interactive tool, and a novel metric (contagion effect) to quantify and analyze the risk.
result iConViz facilitates closed-loop analysis and helps avoid ad hoc methods.
Model assesses loan profitability under changing credit conditions.
problem Financial institutions face risks of default and prepayment.
method Develops a Random Net Present Value (RNPV) model to evaluate profitability.
result Mean and variance of RNPV calculated at individual and portfolio levels.
The paper uses CPI growth rates to improve LGD predictions for CRE loans.
problem Challenges in forecasting LGD for CRE loans due to extended resolution times and restricted data.
method Combines internal and public data, including CPI growth rates, to forecast CRE LGD.
result Incorporating CPI at the time of default improves LGD prediction accuracy.
NetDP predicts loan defaults using network data, addressing cold-start issues.
problem Cold-start problem in default prediction for new users.
method Combines unsupervised and supervised network representations, using parameter-server for scalability.
result Effectiveness in cold-start problem, especially for new users.
Online leading has disrupted the traditional consumer banking sector with more effective loan processing. Risk prediction and monitoring is critical for the success of the business model. Traditional credit score models fall short in applying big data technology in building risk model. In this manuscript, data with var…
Model improves mortgage credit risk prediction with spatio-temporal machine learning.
problem Improving accuracy of default probabilities and loan portfolio loss distributions in mortgage credit risk.
method Combines tree-boosting with a latent spatio-temporal Gaussian process model.
result Predictive models outperform conventional methods due to non-linear and spatio-temporal effects.
Paper uses BERT to assess P2P borrowers' credit risk from loan descriptions.
problem Information asymmetry in P2P lending due to lack of borrower data.
method Fine-tunes BERT on Lending Club dataset to generate risk scores from loan descriptions.
result BERT-generated risk scores improve XGBoost classifier's performance in loan granting.
Modelling the term-structure of default risk under IFRS 9 within a multistate regression frameworkq-fin.RM
Study improves loan default risk estimation using advanced regression models.
problem Modeling loan default risk over time is challenging and affects financial reserves.
method Comparative study of three multistate regression techniques: Markov chain, beta regression, and multinomial logistic regression.
result Each successive model outperforms the previous, indicating greater sophistication.
The study examines Cox models for lifetime loan default risk, addressing biased estimates by incorporating recurrent events.
problem Ignoring recurrent default events in Cox models leads to biased and inaccurate PD estimates.
method Investigates and compares different Cox models (Andersen-Gill and Prentice-Williams-Peterson) for lifetime loan default risk.
result The Andersen-Gill model underperforms compared to the Prentice-Williams-Person model and the time to first default model.
Optimizes loan recovery timing across various portfolios.
problem Comparing and evaluating bank's loan recovery decision rules.
method Simulation-based expert system considering time value of money and costs.
result Threshold optima exist across different risk scenarios and portfolio compositions.
We find that factors explaining bank loan recovery rates vary depending on the state of the economic cycle. Our modeling approach incorporates a two-state Markov switching mechanism as a proxy for the latent credit cycle, helping to explain differences in observed recovery rates over time. We are able to demonstrate ho…
Study predicts firm defaults using machine learning on Italian credit data.
problem Predicting firm defaults to inform bank lending policies.
method Used large granular credit data from Italian Central Credit Register, combined with public balance sheet data, and applied ensemble techniques and random forest models.
result Ensemble techniques and random forest provide the best results for predicting firm defaults.
An extendable, integrated, and dynamic approach to forecasting and stress-testing credit riskq-fin.CP
An integrated and extendable approach for stress-testing loan portfolios
problem Stress-testing loan portfolios
method Simulate completed portfolios, generate uncertain cash flow history, compute credit risk metrics
result Enhanced stress-testing practices within any bank
The writers propose a mathematical Method for deriving risk weights which describe how a borrower's income, relative to their debt service obligations (serviceability) affects the probability of default of the loan. The Method considers the borrower's income not simply as a known quantity at the time the loan is made, …
A control-theoretic model tackles microfinance sustainability issues.
problem High default rates in microfinance due to lack of data and information.
method A novel control-theoretic model that learns microfinance decision policies.
result The model achieves financial inclusion, fairness, social welfare, and sustainability.
Client appraisal improves efficiency in microfinance banks in Adamawa State.
problem Increasing loan defaults and losses in microfinance institutions.
method Survey method with primary and secondary data collection, multi-stage sampling, questionnaires, descriptive and inferential statistics.
result Client appraisal positively affects efficiency and productivity.
Machine learning outperforms crowd investors in predicting loan defaults and investment returns.
problem Determining if machine learning can outperform human decision-making in crowd lending.
method Using data from Prosper.com, a sophisticated ML algorithm was trained to predict loan defaults and investment returns.
result The ML algorithm outperforms crowd investors in predicting loan defaults and investment returns, especially for risky loans.
Survival analysis models predict loan write-off risk under IFRS 9.
problem Estimating loan write-off probabilities in credit risk modeling.
method Discrete-time hazard model and conditional inference survival tree compared to cross-sectional logistic regression.
result Discrete-time hazard model outperforms other two-stage LGD-models.
A new procedure is presented for the objective comparison and evaluation of default definitions. This allows the lender to find a default threshold at which the financial loss of a loan portfolio is minimised, in accordance with Basel II. Alternative delinquency measures, other than simply measuring payments in arrears…
Agents buy and sell services. All services are of equal quality. Buyers choose sellers at random. Monetary and fiscal policies are imposed by a central bank and a central government. Credit is supplied by a commercial banking system. Propensities to buy, sell, and lend depend on account balances, interest rates, tax ra…
In this theoretical paper, I propose creation of a venture bank, able to multiply the capital of a venture capital firm by at least 47 times, without requiring access to the Federal Reserve or other central bank apart from settlement. This concept rests on obtaining default swap instruments on loans in order to create …
The existence of asymmetric information has always been a major concern for financial institutions. Financial intermediaries such as commercial banks need to study the quality of potential borrowers in order to make their decision on corporate loans. Classical methods model the default probability by financial ratios u…
Transfer learning improves loan recovery rate forecasting under data scarcity.
problem Data scarcity in loan portfolios limits RR modeling accuracy.
method Introduces FT-MDN-Transformer, a mixture-density tabular Transformer architecture for TL.
result FT-MDN-Transformer outperforms baseline models in RR forecasting, especially under covariate and conditional shifts.
We analyze cascades of defaults in an interbank loan market. The novel feature of this study is that the network structure and the size distribution of banks are derived from empirical data. We find that the ability of a defaulted institution to start a cascade depends on an interplay of shock size and connectivity. Fu…
New mortgage contracts reduce underwater default by adjusting loan balances, but must balance prepayment incentives.
problem Underwater default incentives in mortgages.
method Analyzes automatic balance adjustment and prepayment penalties in mortgage contracts.
result Automatic balance adjustments are preferable to traditional contracts at certain spreads, reducing underwater default.
Workflow improves credit default prediction using machine learning.
problem Assessing creditworthiness and risk management in lending.
method Data preprocessing with Weight of Evidence, ensemble learning, and hyperparameter optimization.
result Enhanced accuracy in predicting credit default.
Extends ASRF model for green and brown loans, accounting for systematic and idiosyncratic risks.
problem Credit risk assessment for portfolios of green and brown loans.
method Two-factor copula structure, skewed distributions for systematic risk, Gaussian for idiosyncratic risk, non-uniform exposure setting.
result Portfolio loss convergence to a limit reflecting green and brown loan characteristics.
The paper is aware of the importance of certain figures that are essential to an understanding of Credit Scoring models in credit acceptance process optimization, namely if the power of discrimination measured by Gini value is increased by 5% then the profit of the process can be increased monthly by about 1 500 kPLN (…
Modeling bank portfolio risk under climate transition impacts.
problem Evaluating risk measures for a bank's collateralized loans in a climate transition economy.
method Developed an end-to-end modeling framework using stochastic processes and dynamic macroeconomic variables.
result Derived expressions for risk measures as functions of climate transition parameters.
Online Peer to Peer Lending (P2PL) systems connect lenders and borrowers directly, thereby making it convenient to borrow and lend money without intermediaries such as banks. Many recommendation systems have been developed for lenders to achieve higher interest rates and avoid defaulting loans. However, there has not b…
A scenario in which regulators take the drastic step of requiring coverage of all venture bank investment loans using interbank borrowed funds is considered. In this scenario, a minimal amount of default insurance is used, such that Tier 1 and 2 capital requirements are still met. To do this, the default insurance perc…
This paper uses graph neural networks to predict SME default risk using transaction and ownership networks.
problem Predicting credit risk for SMEs facing limited financial histories and collateral constraints.
method Graph Neural Networks applied to multilayer network data of SME transactions and ownership.
result Combining network data with traditional data improves credit scoring and models contagion risk.
Many households in developing countries lack formal financial histories, making it difficult for firms to extend credit, and for potential borrowers to receive it. However, many of these households have mobile phones, which generate rich data about behavior. This article shows that behavioral signatures in mobile phone…
The importance of adequately modeling credit risk has once again been highlighted in the recent financial crisis. Defaults tend to cluster around times of economic stress due to poor macro-economic conditions, {\em but also} by directly triggering each other through contagion. Although credit default swaps have radical…
We redefine SICR-events for better loan classification under IFRS 9.
problem Ambiguity in SICR-event definition under IFRS 9.
method Proposed alternative framework with three parameters: delinquency, stickiness, and outcome period. Varying these parameters, we generated 27 unique SICR-definitions and fitted logistic regression models.
result The proposed SICR-models outperform the PD-comparison approach as an early-warning system for credit losses.
Two models predict net loan losses using Bayesian and frequentist regression.
problem Predicting net loan losses using financial and sociological data.
method Bayesian and frequentist regression analysis.
result Improved understanding of net loan loss relationships.
We propose a new model of the liquidity driven banking system focusing on overnight interbank loans. This significant branch of the interbank market is commonly neglected in the banking system modeling and systemic risk analysis. We construct a model where banks are allowed to use both the interbank and the securities …