Research Article

The Prediction Analysis of Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms Default Risk Based on Comparative Models

Table 1

Definition of variables.

CategoryVariableDescription and value

DependentyPlatform operating status, 0 = operating normally, 1 = operating problematically

IndependentOperatingRatePlatform average expected rate of return (%)
Characteristicsexis_timePlatform duration from year of platform establishment to year of data collection
re_capitalPlatform registered capital (10,000 RMB)
auto_investWhether the platform had automatic bidding, 0 = no, 1 = yes
inv_peroidPlatform average investment period (month)
Customer feedbackwtd_scorePlatform withdrawal score, 1 = not satisfied at all, 2 = not satisfied, 3 = normal, 4 = satisfied, 5 = very satisfied
stand_scorePlatform stand guard score, 1 = not satisfied at all, 2 = not satisfied, 3 = normal, 4 = satisfied, 5 = very satisfied
serve_scorePlatform service score, 1 = not satisfied at all, 2 = not satisfied, 3 = normal, 4 = satisfied, 5 = very satisfied
exp_scorePlatform experience score, 1 = not satisfied at all, 2 = not satisfied, 3 = normal, 4 = satisfied, 5 = very satisfied
rec_ornotWhether the customer would recommend the platform to other people, 0 = no, 1 = yes
Regulatory compliance capabilitybank_saveWhether the platform had bank depository, 0 = no, 1 = yes
ProtectionWhether the platform had bid security, 0 = no, 1 = yes
safe_gaurdWhether the platform had safe guard mode, 0 = no, 1 = yes
ICP_regWhether the platform had ICP registration, 0 = no, 1 = yes
asso_parWhether the platform joined the NIFA (National Internet Finance Association of China), 0 = no, 1 = yes
ope_dataWhether the platform disclosed operating statistics, 0 = no, 1 = yes
safty_reportWhether the platform disclosed safety assessment report, 0 = no, 1 = yes
fin_reportWhether the platform disclosed financial audit report, 0 = no, 1 = yes