State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
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Sample Question 1
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Hard • Accounting & Corporate Finance
Under State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations for Corporate/Commercial Banking, what is the standard limit for aggregate clean facility (unsecured financing) to a single borrower?
A
PKR 500,000
B
PKR 2,000,000
C
PKR 5,000,000
D
PKR 10,000,000
✓ Correct Answer: B - PKR 2,000,000
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under SBP Prudential Regulations for Corporate/Commercial Banking (Regulation R-1), clean financing facilities without tangible collateral to a single party shall not exceed PKR 2 million in aggregate.
Sample Question 2
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Medium • Accounting & Corporate Finance
According to SBP Prudential Regulations for SME Financing, a Small Enterprise (SE) is defined as an entity with annual sales turnover up to which limit?
A
PKR 150 Million and up to 50 employees
B
PKR 300 Million and up to 100 employees
C
PKR 500 Million and up to 150 employees
D
PKR 800 Million and up to 250 employees
✓ Correct Answer: A - PKR 150 Million and up to 50 employees
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under SBP SME Prudential Regulations, a Small Enterprise is a business entity having annual sales turnover up to PKR 150 Million and employment strength up to 50 employees (including contractual staff).
Sample Question 3
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Medium • Accounting & Corporate Finance
Under SBP Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing, what is the maximum permissible Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) for a borrower seeking consumer or personal loan facilities?
A
30% of net disposable income
B
40% of net disposable income
C
50% of net disposable income
D
65% of net disposable income
✓ Correct Answer: C - 50% of net disposable income
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under SBP Consumer Financing Regulations, the total monthly repayment installments of all consumer loans shall not exceed 50% of the borrower's net disposable income (DBR <= 50%).
Sample Question 4
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Medium • Accounting & Corporate Finance
In housing finance prudential regulations issued by SBP, what is the standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio permitted for residential property acquisition?
A
95:05
B
85:15
C
70:30
D
50:50
✓ Correct Answer: B - 85:15
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under SBP Housing Finance Regulations, the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for purchase or construction of residential property is typically capped at 85:15 (i.e. bank financing maximum 85%).
Sample Question 5
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Medium • Accounting & Corporate Finance
Under SBP Agriculture Financing Regulations, production loans for seasonal crops (such as wheat, rice, cotton) are disbursed on revolving limits for a maximum tenor of:
A
6 Months
B
12 to 18 Months
C
3 Years
D
5 Years
✓ Correct Answer: B - 12 to 18 Months
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Agricultural production loans are revolving short-term working capital facilities granted for a cycle of 12 to 18 months, covering seed, fertilizer, pesticide, and harvesting expenses.
Sample Question 6
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Hard • Accounting & Corporate Finance
Which document serves as statutory proof of agricultural land ownership and valuation for mortgaging land under the Agricultural Pass Book System in Pakistan?
A
Form-B
B
Agriculture Pass Book issued by the Revenue Authority under Act 1973
C
Fard-e-Malkiyat (Khasra Girdawari)
D
Registered Sale Deed without mutation
✓ Correct Answer: B - Agriculture Pass Book issued by the Revenue Authority under Act 1973
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under the Loans for Agricultural Purposes Act 1973, the Agriculture Pass Book issued by the Sub-Divisional Revenue Officer / Tehsildar creates a statutory charge and serves as primary evidence of title.
Sample Question 7
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Medium • Accounting & Corporate Finance
In credit administration, what is a Disbursement Authorization Certificate (DAC)?
A
A promotional flyer given to retail customers
B
A formal certificate issued by Credit Administration Department (CAD) confirming all legal documents, conditions precedent, and charge creation are perfected before loan drawdown
C
An approval letter from the Board of Directors for hiring branch staff
D
A tax deduction certificate under Section 153
✓ Correct Answer: B - A formal certificate issued by Credit Administration Department (CAD) confirming all legal documents, conditions precedent, and charge creation are perfected before loan drawdown
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
A Disbursement Authorization Certificate (DAC) is the crucial risk-control clearance issued by CAD to branch operations confirming that all sanction terms, security documents, charge registration, and legal vetting have been executed.
Sample Question 8
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Medium • Accounting & Corporate Finance
What is the role of the Credit Approval Authority Booklet (CAAB) in commercial banks like National Bank of Pakistan?
A
It lists branch profit targets and marketing bonuses
B
It establishes delegated financial authorities, credit committee powers, and approval thresholds for different management tiers (Branch Manager, Regional Head, Head Office Committee)
C
It contains the code of conduct for retail tellers
D
It regulates foreign exchange remittances only
✓ Correct Answer: B - It establishes delegated financial authorities, credit committee powers, and approval thresholds for different management tiers (Branch Manager, Regional Head, Head Office Committee)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
CAAB (Credit Approval Authority Booklet) specifies the hierarchy of credit sanctioning limits, defining which executive or committee level has statutory authority to sanction specific exposures.
Sample Question 9
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Hard • Accounting & Corporate Finance
Under Section 100 of the Companies Act 2017 in Pakistan, within how many days must a company register a mortgage or charge created on its assets with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)?
A
14 Days
B
30 Days
C
60 Days
D
90 Days
✓ Correct Answer: B - 30 Days
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under Section 100 of the Companies Act 2017, particulars of every mortgage or charge created by a company must be filed with SECP for registration (Form 26) within 30 days of its creation.
Sample Question 10
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Credit Risk & Banking Operations
Hard • Accounting & Corporate Finance
What is the statutory consequence under the Companies Act 2017 if a charge created by a corporate borrower is NOT registered with the SECP within the prescribed period?
A
The loan is converted into a grant
B
The security charge is void against the liquidator and any creditor of the company
C
The company's CEO is immediately disqualified
D
The bank becomes the 100% equity owner of the company
✓ Correct Answer: B - The security charge is void against the liquidator and any creditor of the company
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
If not registered with SECP, the charge is invalid against the liquidator and general creditors in winding up, rendering the bank's facility virtually unsecured despite having executed contract documents.
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