Credit Portfolio Dynamics and Risk Exposure: A Panel Data Analysis of Lending Institutions in Palestine
Date
2025-07-13
Authors
Ibrahim Mohamad Ateeq
Mohammad Ahmad Bayyoud
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The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, Volume 9 Issue 7 July 2025 ISSN: 2581-3889
Abstract
stract: This study examines the determinants of credit risk within Palestinian lending institutions using panel data from 2022 to 2024. Drawing on data from Qatan, Qudas, and Rief, the analysis combines fixed effects regression and structural equation modeling (SmartPLS) to assess the impact of inactive loans, credit scoring systems, macroeconomic indicators, and governance mechanisms on Portfolio at Risk (PAR). Regression results reveal that higher inactive loan ratios significantly increase PAR, while institutions adopting credit scoring report a notable reduction. SEM findings validate that internal governance explains 63% of the variance in credit risk. These results emphasize the need for enhanced institutional practices and regulatory infrastructure to sustain financial stability in fragile economic contexts like Palestine.
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