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12 March, 2022

Describe the functions of Credit Administration Department of a bank

 A typical credit administration unit performs following functions:

1. Documentation: To ensure that all security documentation complies with the terms of approval and is enforceable

2. Disbursement: To control facility disbursements only after all terms and

conditions of approval have been met, and all security documentation is in place


3. Credit Monitoring: Keep track of borrowers’ compliance with credit terms, identifying early signs of irregularity, conducting periodic valuation of collateral and monitoring timely repayments.

4. Custodial Duties: Storage of  security documents should be  centralized.

Appropriate insurance coverage should be maintained on assets pledged as collateral.

5. To maintain control over all security documentation

6. Compliance monitoring: To monitor borrowers compliance with covenants and agreed terms and conditions, and general monitoring of account conduct/performance