Nonperforming assets (NPAs) are recorded on a bank's balance sheet after a prolonged period of non-payment by the borrower.
| Substandard asset, doubtful asset, or loss asset, depending on the length of time overdue and probability of repayment. | |
| Taking possession of any collateral or selling off the loan at a significant discount to a collection agency. | |
| Overdraft and cash credit (OD/CC) accounts left out-of-order for more than 90 days | |
| Expected payment on any other type of account is overdue for more than 90 days |