8. Conclusions
This study has calculated fundamental data and analyzed the relationship between the influencing factors and LGD. Using the data for Japanese bank loans, we built LGD and EL forecasting models and proposed methods for their estimation, taking into account Japanese banking practices. We obtained the following results. The LGD levels of Japanese banks are lower than those suggested by FIRB. The duration of the workout process varies between banks, meaning that the length of observation period for the estimation of LGD that is sufficient differs between banks. Collateral, credit guarantees, and EAD are important factors that influence LGD. We confirmed that the multistage LGD model has a superior predictive accuracy relative to the OLS, Tobit, and inflated beta regression models.