Enforcement of collateral security will generally happen on behalf of the borrower. However, in certain situations, the Group as the highest bidder will take over properties in forced sales.

Properties thus taken over will either be sold quickly or be considered investment properties if the Group sees a potential increase in value. The Group has not had any properties temporarily taken over in recent years.

As a result of the characteristics of loans, advances and guarantees and the limited collateral security, large impairment write-downs and provisions have been made, shown by line of business below.

Excluding claims against estates in bankruptcy.

For a more detailed description of the Group’s credit risk management goals and policies, see note 18.