Question

Credit risk is the risk that the borrower will not

Answer 1

Answer: repay all the money owed

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Credit risk is the risk that the borrower will not succeed to make required payments. Therefore, the lander could lose principal and interest. The risk also includes disruption to cash flows and increased collection costs. The loss can be complete or partial and can arise in number of circumstances. To reduce credit risk, the lender performs a credit check on the borrower, and also can require the borrower to take out the appropriate insurance, like mortgage insurance. The lander also can ask a guaranty from the third side.