Bangkok 19 January – Credit Quality Check – KTC points out that the value of the total loan portfolio has expanded to 112,346 million baht, following the strategy of creating a growth portfolio that helps borrowers.
KTC discloses the operating results of the company and its subsidiaries in 2023. Net profit was 7,295 million baht, an increase of 3.1% from the same period in 2022. The total loan portfolio value was 112,346 million baht, expanding by 7.8% from the same period. In 2022, Thailand's economic situation is gradually recovering. Continued focus on credit portfolio for sustainable growth through this year's business strategic plan along with private consumption factors. Besides controlling the quality of loan portfolio. Screen borrowers under appropriate and acceptable risk levels. Pursuant to the Bank of Thailand (BoT) announcement to provide assistance to long-term borrowers, including managing credit disbursements in a reasonable manner. 1,833 million baht by the end of 2023, providing assistance to borrowers of all levels as per BoT guidelines.
The Chief Executive Officer of “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, Ms. Pitaya Worabanyasakul said, “The overall picture of the consumer credit sector is still expanding. Demand for consumption and consumer confidence are at a good level. KTC's credit card receivables ratio is equal to 15.1% compared to the industry in the 11 months of 2023. The company's card spending volume market share is 12.2%. , which is an increase from the same period in 2022, and its ratio of loan receivables compared to the industry (excluding loans secured by vehicle registration mortgages) is 6.3%.”
“In 2023, KTC had an expansion rate of card spending volume of 11.4%, total loan portfolio value expanded by 7.8%. KTC credit card portfolio also expanded in line with spending volume by 7.2%. Through increased cards from demand. Meanwhile, for everyday spending, total personal loan portfolio Expanded by 7.5%, “KTC PROUD” money card grew by 4.4% and the total amount of new borrowers “KTC Pee Bem, Money Changer” was worth 2,590 million baht.”
KTC's operating results as of December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, consolidated financial statements for 2023, net profit of 7,295 million baht, an increase of 3.1%, total number of members 3,358,926 accounts, loans to creditors and accrued interest total received or total Loan portfolio value was 112,346 million baht, growing by 7.8%. The Group's ratio of non-performing loans to total loans (%NPL) was 2.2%, which is broken down into a portfolio of 2,637,183 credit card members. , loans for card borrowers. Debt and accrued interest totaled 74,441 million baht. Card spending volume in 2023 will be 265,383 million baht, an increase of 11.4%. NPL for credit cards is 1.1%. KTC Personal Loan membership portfolio is divided into 721,743 accounts for card borrowers. Withdraw money from “KTC Brut” and accrued interest is 30,597 million baht. Loans to “KTC Pee Bem Car Exchange Money” borrowers equal 2,287 million baht. NPL for loans to borrowers 3.0% Under hire-purchase agreements worth 3,189 million baht, KTC has stopped issuing this type of loan from August 2023 to manage the quality of the loan portfolio and loan collections. Because we saw signs of increasing bad debt.
KTC's total income from interest income and fee income increased by 9.4% from the same period in 2022. Total expenses increased 14.0% due to an increase in key administrative expenses, fees paid from expanded transaction volumes. Expected credit losses (ECL) increased due to higher provisions. and increasing financing costs in line with the increase in interest rates in the financial market.
As of December 31, 2023, the Group's total loans were 66,404 million baht, an increase of 7.7% compared to the same period last year. Divide the funding structure into short-term loans. (including loans and bonds due within one year) 32.9% and long-term loans 67.1% Total short-term lines of credit from financial institutions (Total short-term lines of credit) 29,371 million baht (including lines of credit from Krungthai Bank) 19,061 million baht) 4,981 million baht used a short-term credit line of 24,390 million baht in total debt. The loan-to-debt ratio fell to 2.15 times from 2.22 times at the end of the previous year. The debt covenants are due 10 times in 2023, with funding costs equal to 2.7% of KTC, up from 2.4% in 2022 and increasing in line with market interest rate conditions. At the same time, the income from loans increased by 14.6% from the previous year from the growth of the total portfolio of 14.8% resulting in a net interest margin of 13.2% in 2023.
“In 2024, many parties predict that the rate of economic growth will improve. This follows the expansion of the export sector and the continued recovery of the tourism sector. Hence, it will be a driving force to move private consumption and increase spending. KTC aims to achieve continuously improved operating results. In addition to looking after the total borrower portfolio to expand further. Under appropriate risk tolerance and aims for growth in 3 core businesses: Credit card business Cash card loans “KTC PROUD” and “KTC Pee Bem Car Exchange” loans will also promote “My by KTC” (MAAI by KTC) business providing security management systems. Along with the development of 3 key elements to further expand relationships with customers: people, processes and technology. To enhance product and service efficiency”
“Furthermore, in response to BoT's announcement in NBTC 7/2023, Criteria for Responsible and Fair Lending (Responsible Lending: RL), KTC also has measures to provide assistance to long-term borrowers. Increase the minimum installment payment rate for credit cards from 5% to 8%, effective for the accounting period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. KTC believes that most borrowers will be able to afford the higher minimum payment. But if there are some debtors who cannot pay it the company has different approaches. It also proposes guidelines for providing assistance to non-NPL borrowers, including pre-emptive DR restructuring when borrowers show signs of facing difficulties in repaying their loans. 1 time for borrower to pay the loan. Don't become a non-performing loan (NPL) At least once, the company will issue assistance guidelines to non-performing loans (NPL), especially before taking legal action, transferring loans, terminating contracts or confiscating assets. The company provides assistance to such borrowers as per the borrower's ability to repay the loan. and shall not increase the burden of debt unjustly from the original debt burden of the debtor.”
“However, KTC considers and believes that providing assistance under these criteria will not have any significant impact on the overall operations of the institution. Further, the BoT's assistance guidelines for borrowers with persistent debt problems (Persistent Debt: PD) will come into effect from April 1, 2024. Every eligible borrower will be eligible to join the scheme.” From the assessment of the impact, it will affect the interest income, which will decrease by about 18 million baht per month. Regarding the progress of the idea that borrowers should pay interest according to risk (Risk-Based Pricing: RBP), there is still time to open the test in mid-2024 and determine the ratio of debt burden compared to income. The case (Debt Service Ratio) : DSR) is not yet a specific investigation. According to the original plan of BoT, it is expected to come into effect in 2025. BoT will review the economic situation.
“In the past, KTC has implemented various programs. To provide assistance to borrowers in accordance with the BoT's guidelines for fair credit management, as of December 31, 2023, KTC has provided assistance to borrowers at an amount of 1,833 million baht at a rate of 1.7% of the total borrower portfolio”.-111-Thai News Agency
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