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5 C's of Credit
Corporate Finance InstituteIn 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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