How do overdue debts asise in credit activities?
The causes of overdue debt in credit activities have always been a matter of primary concern. In the context of increasing demand for loans, overdue credit debt arises not only among individual borrowers but also from large enterprises (“Borrowers”). This situation naturally leads to the fundamental question: “Why do overdue debts occur in credit activities, and what factors directly or indirectly contribute to their emergence?”. A clear analysis of the causes of overdue credit debt not only helps credit institutions exercise better debt control but also enhances Borrowers’ financial awareness, thereby improving the sustainability of credit activities.
1.Causes of Overdue Debt in Credit Activities
- Overdue debt arising from Borrowers
The primary causes of overdue debt on the Borrower’s side often originate from unstable personal income/business revenue, misuse of borrowed capital, or poor financial management. First, when Borrowers – whether individuals or enterprises – experience financial fluctuations (e.g., job changes or business market instability leads to declining income and revenue), they are more likely to delay repayment or unable to pay for the debt. Furthermore, misuse of borrowed funds – such as investing in high-risk, illiquid sectors, or overspending – also increases the risk of default. Finally, weak personal or corporate financial management is a common cause. It is evidenced by the absence of financial plans, lack of emergency funds, multiple loans without repayment prioritization, or failure to assess interest rates and repayment schedules.
- Overdue debt arising from credit institutions
Some overdue debts in credit activities originate from the credit institutions themselves. The first factor is an inadequate evaluation of Borrowers’ loan applications. In an increasingly competitive market, credit institutions may simplify lending procedures and lower lending requirements to attract customers. Lending under poorly controlled applications significantly raises the risk of overdue debt. Secondly, many institutions lack early risk management systems, fail to allocate resources to assess market risks, or do not develop scientific risk forecasting models. Weak management is also reflected in excessive concentration on a specific borrower group and the absence of credit portfolio adjustments in response to adverse economic conditions, thereby increasing the likelihood of overdue debt.
- Overdue debt arising from socio-economic fluctuations and legal policy changes
External factors beyond the control of Borrowers or credit institutions also contribute to overdue debt. Among these are economic downturns, high inflation, or sudden increases in input material prices. It reduces repayment capacity and increases borrowing, and as a result, the Borrowers struggle to pay the loans. Additionally, when credit or tax policies change and Borrowers or institutions fail to adapt in time, loans may turn into bad debts. Moreover, unpredictable risks such as pandemics or natural disasters may result in loss of income, destruction of assets, and disruption of Borrowers’ business operations. These events reduce Borrowers’ repayment ability and complicate debt recovery for credit institutions.
2.Solutions
As discussed above, debt in credit activities may arise from various subjective and objective factors. Credit debt not only affects credit institutions and Borrowers but also has a direct impact on economic stability. Therefore, Borrowers need to enhance financial management skills and develop reasonable repayment plans; at the same time, credit institutions should tighten appraisal procedures, monitor the use of loaned capital, and apply early warning mechanisms for loans at risk of becoming bad debts. In cases of overdue debt, credit institutions may also resort to debt collection services to accelerate the resolution process and safeguard their lawful rights and interests.
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