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Modeling the factors of portfolio at risk for microfinance institutions in Palestine

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  • Mohammed T. Abusharbeh

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The main objective of this paper is to examine the determinants of portfolio at risk in Palestine by analyzing the impact of macroeconomic and micro-level factors on credit risk for microfinance institutions during the period of 2010–2020. This study includes five regulated MFIs using generalized method of moment estimator. The findings indicate that portfolio at risk is more sensitive to the institutional factors and economic cycle. The operating efficiency and number of loan officers have positive and significant effect on credit risk. However, growth in GDP and number of active borrowers have negative and significant effect on credit risk. But, no evidence supports the impact of inflation and interest rate on vulnerability of credit risk. The conclusion presented may be useful for MFI directors and regulators in timely repayments and credit risk control. Overall, our ample evidence suggests that MFIs directors should consider the influence of institutional factors on their investment and credits decisions.

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  • Mohammed T. Abusharbeh, 2023. "Modeling the factors of portfolio at risk for microfinance institutions in Palestine," Cogent Economics & Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(1), pages 2186042-218, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:oaefxx:v:11:y:2023:i:1:p:2186042
    DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2023.2186042
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