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5 C's of Credit

by: Corporate Finance Institute Corporate Finance Institute

In this 5 Cs of Credit course,  we will explore the 5 characteristics that lenders use to assess the overall creditworthiness of potential borrowers: Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Condition.

We will explain each of the 5 Cs in details including:

  • The definition of each characteristic
  • The importance of this characteristic in credit application process
  • How to access the characteristic using different tools and resources

At the end of each chapter, we will put it all together in a case study. You will read the results of a company's management assessment, financial analysis, business and industry analysis, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of this company's credit.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Explain each characteristic in the 5 Cs of credit framework
  • Identify the key credit strengths and weaknesses of a company by examining various sources of information
  • Discuss how the 5 Cs of credit are used to assess the borrower
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