This document discusses practical applications of risk assessment tools in retail lending. It covers scoring, use of credit bureaus, risk-based pricing, and strategies for dealing with distressed assets. Scoring is presented as an ongoing process of improvement to predict risk and drive desired business outcomes. Credit bureaus provide valuable customer data when used appropriately. Risk-based pricing links interest rates to predicted risk levels to balance customer retention, revenue growth, and risk costs. Distressed asset portfolios require individual evaluation using techniques like discounted cash flow analysis and consideration of collateral value, sales costs, and bankruptcy procedures.