credit risk
Americannoun
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the possibility of loss if a borrower defaults on a loan.
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a borrower regarded as likely to default on a loan.
Example Sentences
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Asset quality should be supported by low nonperforming loans and fewer loans showing signs of heightened credit risk, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
While the ratings agency is maintaining its “A-” financial strength and credit ratings of Delaware Life, it reduced its outlook to “negative” because of possible higher credit risk following changes to the insurer’s portfolio.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The backing by Nvidia would enable SoftBank to raise debt on more favorable terms, the Journal noted, which would otherwise be challenging given how S&P Global has flagged OpenAI as a key credit risk.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The bulk of mortgage securities are issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are quasi-government entities whose bonds carry little credit risk.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Stage One was to apply a formula that had been dreamed up to cope with corporate credit risk to consumer credit risk.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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