Bad Loans and High Costs Impact Bank Profits in Batam
The study looked at how different factors like bad loans, interest margins, and operating costs affect the profits of small banks in Batam City. They analyzed data from 26 banks over a period of 4 years. The results showed that bad loans, interest margins, and operating costs have a big impact on bank profits, while capital reserves and loan ratios don't make as much of a difference. Overall, these factors together play a significant role in determining how much money a bank makes.