Loss Given Default

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Learning Objectives


By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Understand the Role of LGD in Lending

Explain the purpose of Loss Given Default (LGD) in credit risk assessment.
Recognise LGD’s impact on capital allocation, pricing decisions, and risk appetit.
Understand how LGD supports regulatory compliance and portfolio profitability

Evaluate Key LGD Metrics and Influencing Factors

Accurately calculate LGD using collateral values, recovery rates, and realisation costs.
Analyse how market volatility, industry conditions, and security type influence LGD outcomes

Tailor Loan Structures Based on LGD Insights

Recommend appropriate loan terms, covenants, and pricing that align with LGD analysis.
Ensure loan products are structured to minimise potential losses and safeguard lender interests

Incorporate LGD into Risk Mitigation Strategies

Use LGD to identify gaps in recovery and recommend additional security or repayment arrangements.
Model default scenarios and refine facility structures to strengthen risk mitigation

Apply LGD Analysis to Real-World Scenarios

Practise LGD calculations across secured lending and recovery planning case studies.