Bank evergreening occurs when lenders extend new credit to struggling borrowers so they can repay existing debts, masking financial distress. This practice delays defaults, keeping non-performing loans off banks’ books. While it temporarily benefits banks and distressed firms by avoiding immediate losses, it ultimately harms investors and the broader economy by concealing true financial health.
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