“…The quantity of credit extended is commensurate with the rise in credit risk; however, the credit extension stems from a favorable assessment, which enables borrowers to satisfy principal and interest payments, so generating profits for the bank. In keeping with studies by (Hediati & Hasanuh, 2021) (Nurfitriani, 2021), and others that demonstrate non-performing loans (NPL) have a favorable and noteworthy impact on bank profitability. However, research by (Oktavia & Musdholifah, 2018) (Yeasin, 2022) (Martiningtiyas & Nitinegeri, 2020) demonstrates that non-performing loans (NPL) have a negative impact on bank profitability.…”