MINIMIZING CREDIT RISK AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE CREDIT PORTFOLIO OF THE COMMERCIAL BANK

The article examines the main factors shaping the credit risk and defines the role of credit risk in the process of formation of a credit portfolio of commercial banks. In conditions of instability and financial uncertainty, credit institutions are faced with risks, including credit, because credit operations occupy the largest share in their activities. The quality of loan portfolio determines the capabilities of the Bank in its functioning on the market of credit products, which affects the level of lending activity and the possibility of recovery in the credit market. The process associated with the loans is determined by the credit quality of the banks. Statistics data of the operation activities of commercial domestic and foreign banks suggests that a well-organized loan process, efficiently formed loan portfolio and conduct credit policy, the Bank will provide prosperity in the future