Model estimates loan cure rate using Markov chains.
problem Estimating the cure rate of non-performing loans.
method Developed a Markov-chain model for portfolios.
result Efficient and accessible for smaller institutions.
Proposes a deep neural network for predicting survival times with cure fractions.
problem Predicting survival times with cure fractions in medical studies.
method Flexible survival models integrated into a deep neural network framework.
result Better predictive performance and realistic covariate effects.
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.
Study finds economic cycle affects bank loan recovery rates.
problem Understanding how economic conditions impact bank loan recovery rates.
method Used a two-state Markov switching mechanism to model credit cycle states and analyze recovery rates.
result Recovery rates and their determinants differ between good and bad economic times.
This paper builds a recommendation system for borrowers on P2PL platforms to lower interest rates.
problem Help borrowers make wise decisions on P2PL platforms to achieve lower interest rates.
method Developed a recommendation system to suggest the type of loan borrowers should apply for.
result Borrowers can achieve lowered interest rates with a higher likelihood of getting funded using the recommendation system.
Bayesian model improves cure fraction estimation in survival analysis.
problem Estimating cure fraction in survival analysis.
method Hierarchical Bayesian framework for semiparametric mixture cure model.
result Improved accuracy in capturing unobserved heterogeneity.
Retail investors set interest rates for P2P loans based on borrower characteristics.
problem Understanding how individual investors price credit risk in online consumer loan auctions.
method Reverse auction framework, analyzing interest rate variance and borrower characteristics.
result Retail investors exhibit strong predictability in pricing, with gender and marital status influencing interest rates.
Two studies explain high margin loan rates by brokers.
problem High margin loan rates charged by stock brokers.
method Two approaches: finite revisions and monopolistic pricing.
result Small differences in revision frequency or monopoly pricing can explain loan rates.
Paper analyzes U.S. broker call rate laws of motion and their implications.
problem Understanding the dynamics and pricing of margin loans in the U.S. market.
method Analysis of monthly observations, derivation of stochastic differential equations, application of arbitrage theory.
result Margin loan interest rate follows mean-reverting behavior, with total call loan volume constituting over 70% of leveraged portfolios.
Clarifies interest rate cap rules for loans with unconventional cash flows.
problem Ambiguity in applying interest rate caps to loans with non-conventional internal rate of return (IRR).
method Clarified conventional IRR definition, axiomatized, and extended to all loans.
result Unique extension of interest rate cap rule for all loans, based on net present value test.
Study examines how MFI ratings and loan features influence online microfunding behavior.
problem Understanding the impact of MFI ratings and loan features on lending behavior.
method Quantitative data mining techniques, focusing on Kiva's online platform.
result MFI ratings and loan features significantly influence lending behavior.
In 1979 following a decade of hyperinflation, Iceland introduced Verðtryggð lán, negatively amortised, index-linked loans whose outstanding principal is increased by the rate of the consumer price inflation index(CPI). The loans were part of a general government policy which used indexation to the CPI to address the ec…
Optimal student loan repayment strategies vary based on loan size.
problem Finding the most cost-effective repayment strategy for federal student loans.
method Analyzing the impact of different repayment strategies on total cost for varying loan sizes.
result Optimal repayment strategies depend on the loan balance, with different approaches for small, large, and intermediate balances.
This paper works out fair values of stock loan model with automatic termination clause, cap and margin. This stock loan is treated as a generalized perpetual American option with possibly negative interest rate and some constraints. Since it helps a bank to control the risk, the banks charge less service fees compared …
Derivatives impact U.S. banking sector's systemic risk, but loan and leverage ratios are more significant.
problem Systemic risk in U.S. banking sector due to derivatives and loans.
method Analysis of derivatives and loan data to assess systemic risk.
result Loan and leverage ratios are more influential in systemic risk than derivatives holdings.
Examines how extending home loan durations affects French households financially.
problem Financial implications for households with extended home loan durations.
method Analysis of French and international home loan systems, including bullet loans and Japanese home loans.
result Extending home loan durations can reduce monthly payments but raises financial risks.
Optimal margin loan agreements for sophisticated gamblers and brokers.
problem Finding fair interest rates and loan sizes between gamblers and brokers.
method Derives formulas for optimal arrangements based on gamblers' risk preferences and market conditions.
result Gambler gains higher capital growth with lower interest rates, broker gains intermediary profit.
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…
Current auto loans converge to super-prime credit despite remaining underwater.
problem Inefficient consumer behavior in auto loans leading to suboptimal credit risk.
method Large-sample statistical hypothesis test on transition matrix between risk bands.
result All current risk bands converge to super-prime credit, despite remaining underwater.
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.
Study shows how margin loan interest rates converge to a choke price, limiting long-term advantage in the broker call money market.
problem Long-term dynamics of margin loan interest rates and their impact on retail clients' advantage in the broker call money market.
method Analyzes the broker call money market dynamics, assuming perfect inelastic supply and continuous reinvestment, to show convergence of relative size and margin loan interest rates.
result Margin loan interest rates converge to a choke price, limiting the long-term advantage of retail clients over the market.
Survey examines machine learning for credit rating predictions.
problem Manual loan approvals are slow and error-prone.
method Examines sentiment analysis techniques in credit rating.
result Machine learning improves credit rating predictions.
System designs for analyzing and pricing non-performing consumer credit portfolios.
problem Technical challenges in analyzing and pricing portfolios of non-performing consumer credit loans.
method Bottom-up architecture, simultaneous quantile regression, R-copula, Gaussian one-factor copula model.
result Successfully developed a methodology for analyzing credit portfolio risks of consumer loans.
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
Study loan contracts in DLPs using derivatives pricing and neural networks.
problem Optimizing and hedging risks in decentralized lending contracts.
method Derivatives pricing theory, deep neural networks, and statistical arbitrage.
result Developed a method to hedge risks in lending contracts and exploit arbitrage opportunities.
This paper studies the payoff amounts in simple interest loans without arbitrage.
problem Understanding the payoff amounts in simple interest loans without arbitrage.
method Developed a formula for the payoff amount for simple interest loans, studied within a model of a loan market.
result The sequence of payoff amounts is increasing before a certain critical time and then decreasing.
Proposes a more robust rating scale for banks.
problem Inconsistent rating scale validation leading to higher capital requirements.
method Develops a new rating scale that is statistically distinguishable and robust.
result Reduces the calibration probability of default, saving capital requirements.
Two-stage scoring approach for P2P lending improves loan profitability prediction.
problem Class imbalance and lack of profitability prediction in existing scoring methods.
method Integrates credit scoring and profit scoring using wide and deep learning.
result Two-stage scoring approach outperforms existing methods in loan profitability prediction.
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.
LIBOR-linked borrowing exposes venture banks to systemic risk without improving profitability.
problem LIBOR-linked borrowing exposes venture banks to systemic risk without improving profitability.
method A scenario where venture banks use interbank borrowed funds for investment loans with minimal default insurance.
result Venture banks can survive and have excellent returns with minimal risk, but face rapid failure if returns fall or interest rates rise.
Optimal timing for borrowing from a 457(b) plan to maximize returns.
problem Deciding the best time to borrow from a tax-advantaged retirement account.
method Formulated and solved the optimal stopping problem for a loan from a 457(b) plan.
result Derived cutoff rules for optimal loan control, showing how to wait until a certain amount of money is accumulated.
Deep learning method improves risk assessment for small loan portfolios.
problem Measuring name concentration risk in small loan portfolios.
method Deep learning approach using Monte Carlo simulations with importance sampling.
result New method outperforms existing analytical methods for small portfolios.
New model identifies cell-specific genes for cancer prognosis.
problem No statistical model to integrate multiscale cancer data.
method Bayesian generalized promotion time cure models (GPTCMs).
result Improves cancer prognosis by identifying cell-specific genes.
New method optimizes processes under constraints using bivariate Gaussian models.
problem Optimizing processes with constraints using traditional methods.
method Developed a constrained expected improvement acquisition function using bivariate Gaussian process models.
result Demonstrated improved performance in a manufacturing cure process optimization.
The paper reconciles two conflicting fairness criteria in algorithmic risk scores.
problem How to reconcile calibration and equal error rates in algorithmic risk scores.
method Derive necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of calibrated scores achieving equal error rates, then present an algorithm to find the most accurate score subject to both criteria.
result The method can eliminate error disparities while maintaining calibration and improve profit in credit lending.
The calibration of a measurement device is crucial for every scientific experiment, where a signal has to be inferred from data. We present CURE, the calibration uncertainty renormalized estimator, to reconstruct a signal and simultaneously the instrument's calibration from the same data without knowing the exact calib…
This paper argues, first, that a major problem in the planning of large infrastructure projects is the high level of misinformation about costs and benefits that decision makers face in deciding whether to build, and the high risks such misinformation generates. Second, it explores the causes of misinformation and risk…
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.
Study builds labeled shill bidding dataset for auction fraud detection.
problem Difficulty in detecting shill bidding in auctions.
method Hierarchical clustering CURE for systematic labeling of fraud data.
result CURE approach effectively labels shill bidding instances with multidimensional features.
In this paper we first introduce two new financial products: stock loan and capped stock loan. Then we develop a pure variational inequality method to establish explicitly the values of these stock loans. Finally, we work out ranges of fair values of parameters associated with the loans.
Proposes a new method for determining LGD discount rates based on cost of capital.
problem Determining an appropriate discount rate for LGD estimation.
method Market-consistent pricing of defaulted loan portfolios to infer discount rates.
result Discount rates reflect both undiversifiable risk and time value of money.
Algorithm ensures fairness in online classification with partial feedback.
problem Fairness in online classification with partial feedback.
method Oracle efficient algorithm that satisfies fairness constraints.
result Upper and lower bounds on the cost of fairness constraints.
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.
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.
AI models predict loan rejection and default risk, reducing default risk by 70%.
problem Predicting loan rejection and default risk to reduce default risk.
method Applied Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, and Deep Neural Networks to lending data.
result Deep Neural Networks achieved best performance for default prediction, reducing default risk by 70%.
Paper develops a credit scoring system for micro-loans, addressing interpretability and data quality challenges.
problem Developing a credit scoring system for micro-loans with interpretability and data quality concerns.
method Introduces semi-supervised algorithm to aid model development and evaluates its performance.
result Semi-supervised algorithm aids in model development and demonstrates improved performance.
Study shows group loans on Kiva platforms speed up funding time by 3.3 days.
problem Measuring the effect of group loans on funding time in Kiva microfinance platform.
method Deep learning in natural language processing to analyze loan descriptions.
result Forming group loans speeds up funding time by about 3.3 days.
A stock loan is a loan, secured by a stock, which gives the borrower the right to redeem the stock at any time before or on the loan maturity. The way of dividends distribution has a significant effect on the pricing of the stock loan and the optimal redeeming strategy adopted by the borrower. We present the pricing mo…