Weak Cash ConversionEarnings are not translating into cash, forcing reliance on financing to fund operations and growth. Persistently negative cash conversion can constrain balance sheet flexibility, raise funding needs, and make the franchise vulnerable to tighter liquidity conditions.
Rising Liabilities / LeverageGrowing total liabilities, even with a moderate D/E, signals higher refinancing and interest burden risk. Structural increases in leverage reduce resilience to shocks, limit capital allocation choices and amplify earnings volatility if loan losses rise.
Dependence On External FundingHeavy reliance on external financing and securitisation-like activities makes the business sensitive to market funding costs and access. Over months, a tightening in wholesale funding or higher rates would elevate costs and could slow loan growth materially.