Factors Which Influence on Where People Over the Age of 50 Decide to Borrow Money

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present which factors have an influence on where a resident of Lubelskie region who is over 50 years old borrows money. In order to find relationships between reasons for borrowing and chosen institution, binary logistic regression was applied. Three models were built, describing factors which decrease or increase the likelihood of borrowing from banks, non-banks institutions and family and friends. Interpretation of models revealed that borrowing motives play a great role in a lender choosing. For example, in case of problems with making ends meet or with meeting basic needs the likelihood of using non-banks institutions and relatives increases. Whereas, if a person who is over 50 years old wants to support his/her family, chances on taking out a loan from a bank increases nearly 23 times.