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TeachMeFinance.com - explain substandard substandard -- one of the categories of classified assets. See classification of assets. classification of assets -- the process of identifying a loan that is not being repaid on schedule and designating it as one of three types of troubled loans: substandard, doubtful or loss. An asset classified substandard has at least one well-defined weakness such as being under capitalized, or not protected by the paying capacity of the borrower or the worth of the pledged collateral. A doubtful classification means an asset that has all of the weaknesses of a doubtful asset plus other characteristics that make collection or liquidation highly questionable and improbable, but still possible. As asset classified loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as an asset on the books of a thrift institution is not warranted. Designating an asset to one of these categories is called classifying an asset. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.