Credit Risk Factor Modeling and the Basel II IRB Approach

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Credit Risk Factor Modeling and the Basel II IRB Approach

by Alfred Hamerle of the University of Regensburg,
Thilo Liebig of Deutsche Bundesbank, and
Daniel Rösch of the University of Regensburg

2003

Abstract: Default probabilities (PDs) and correlations play a crucial role in the New Basel Capital Accord. In commercial credit risk models they are an important constituent. Yet, modeling and estimation of PDs and correlations is still under active discussion. We show how the Basel II one factor model which is used to calibrate risk weights can be extended to a model for estimating PDs and correlations. The important advantage of this model is that it uses actual information about the point in time of the credit cycle. Thus, uncertainties about the parameters which are needed for Value-at-Risk calculations in portfolio models may be substantially reduced. First empirical evidence for the appropriateness of the models and underlying risk factors is given with S&P data.

JEL Classification: C1, G21.

Keywords: Credit Risk, Credit Ratings, Probability of Default, Bank Regulation.

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