Balance Quote by Toshihiko Fukui
“With weak balance sheets, banks tend to continue lending unprofitable businesses and leave them existing.”
About This Quote
Banks keep lending to unprofitable firms despite weak finances, sustaining them.
In simple terms: Banks support failing businesses.
Question lending practices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- evaluating loan portfolios
- risk assessment
- policy making
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do banks continue such lending?
- What alternatives exist for struggling businesses?