Does Debt Management Literacy Affect Loan Repayment Of Smes?

Several studies highlight the gap between perception and reality in financial literacy. Indicating that while individuals believe they have a good understanding of finance, the reality can be different. This emphasises the importance of objectively evaluating and improving financial literacy. This s...

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Main Authors: Ela Elliyana, Umi Widyastuti, Agung Dharmawan Buchdadi
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Auricle Global Society of Education and Research 2024
Subjects:
Access to Finance
Debt Management Literacy
Financial Inclusion
Loan Loan Repayment
Small and Medium Enterprises
DML
Online Access:https://kuey.net/index.php/kuey/article/view/5912
https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i6.5912
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Summary:Several studies highlight the gap between perception and reality in financial literacy. Indicating that while individuals believe they have a good understanding of finance, the reality can be different. This emphasises the importance of objectively evaluating and improving financial literacy. This study aims to determine the level of debt management literacy, as well as its effect on loan repayment of 254 SMEs in Indonesia, the findings suggest that improving Debt Management Literacy (DML) can positively impact Financial Inclusion (FI) and Loan Repayment (LR), can reduce default rates, improve credit scores, financial stability, better financing options, risk mitigation, and effective long-term financial planning. These benefits can contribute to the overall financial health and success of Micro and Small Enterprises.

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