Definition
The percentage of borrowers who fail to repay their loans, indicating the risk level associated with a loan portfolio.
What to consider
- Keep track of default rates to understand overall credit risk.
- Consider how a higher default rate might impact borrowing costs.
- Review trends to make smarter credit decisions.
Real world scenarios
- While reviewing loan performance, the bank noticed an increase in the default rate among borrowers with poor credit histories.
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