problematic debt
[prə-ˈblä-mə-tik det]
nounpl: problematic debts
dívida problemática
1. A debt that presents difficulties in repayment, management, or resolution, often characterized by delayed payments, default risk, or financial distress of the debtor
The bank's portfolio contains a significant amount of problematic debt that requires immediate attention.
A carteira do banco contém uma quantidade significativa de dívida problemática que requer atenção imediata.
2. In banking and finance, loans or credit obligations with high risk of non-payment or requiring restructuring
Regulators are concerned about the rising levels of problematic debt in the financial system.
Os reguladores estão preocupados com os níveis crescentes de dívida problemática no sistema financeiro.
This term is prevalent in both Brazilian and American financial discourse, especially following economic crises. In Brazil, discussions of 'dívida problemática' intensified after the 2008 financial crisis and during economic downturns. Banks and financial institutions are required to classify and report problematic debts to regulatory bodies like the Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil) and the Federal Reserve in the USA.
NYC Slang
dead money; underwater debt
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