Kreditantal

Kreditantal is a term used in financial risk assessment to denote the total number of active credit facilities associated with a borrower or counterparty, such as loans, lines of credit, and guarantees. It is distinct from credit exposure, which measures monetary value, and from utilization metrics, which focus on drawn amounts. The term appears to be a compound of kredit (credit) and antal (count) in several European languages, suggesting a meaning along the lines of “credit count.”

Scope and inclusions vary by institution, but kreditantal typically covers active accounts with an outstanding balance or undischarged obligation, including secured and unsecured loans, credit cards, overdraft facilities, and guarantees. It usually excludes dormant lines, approved but unfunded facilities, and closed accounts. Measurement is often as of a specific date and can be reported at borrower level, portfolio level, or by product line. When borrowers have multiple legal entities or joint accounts, policy decides whether each relationship is counted separately or consolidated.

Calculation and data sources rely on core banking systems, loan management platforms, and, in some cases, credit bureau data. The method is to enumerate qualifying facilities, with attention to refinancing events, which may be treated as a continuation or as a new creditantal depending on policy. Regular updates and clear definitions are essential to ensure consistency over time.

Applications and limitations: Kreditantal supports concentration risk assessment, product penetration analysis, and portfolio monitoring. However, it does not convey exposure size, term structure, or repayment performance, so it should be used alongside other metrics. Data quality, definitional consistency, and privacy considerations are important for reliable use. Example: a borrower with four active facilities has kreditantal = 4.