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Loan Loss Provision

An expense set aside for expected loan losses, calculated by applying a rate to loans in each days-past-due class.

Formula

Provision = Σ (balance in class × provisioning rate for class)

Example

With 1% on current loans and 100% on loans over 180 days late, a KES 50,000 loan 200 days late needs a KES 50,000 provision.

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