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Why is HDFC Bank selling its loan portfolios?

Nov 30, 2024
Discover how banks package loans to sell them to investors. Learn about HDFC Bank's strategic move to sell its loan portfolios amidst declining growth rates. Explore the impact of its merger with HDFC Ltd. on the bank's balance sheet. Delve into the bank's efforts to enhance liquidity while navigating financial challenges and managing associated risks.
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Quick takeaways

  • HDFC Bank's loan growth has dramatically fallen from 20% to 7%, prompting a reevaluation of its lending strategy and balance sheet management.
  • To enhance liquidity and mitigate borrowing risks, HDFC Bank is securitizing its loan portfolios, allowing access to cash while managing risk effectively.

Deep dives

HDFC Bank's Shift in Loan Growth Strategy

HDFC Bank's loan growth has sharply decreased from a consistent 20% year-on-year to just 7%, raising concerns among stakeholders. However, the bank's successful merger with HDFC Ltd. has transformed its balance sheet, leading to a substantial increase in reliance on borrowed funds. Specifically, its borrowing grew from 8% to over 20% of liabilities post-merger, significantly impacting its cost of funds, which climbed from 4% to 4.9%. This change necessitated a recalibration of the bank's lending strategy, as it needed to address an unfavorable credit-to-deposit ratio that surged from 85% to 110%.

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