TITLE:
Hybrid 1DCNN-Attention with Enhanced Data Preprocessing for Loan Approval Prediction
AUTHORS:
Yaru Liu, Huifang Feng
KEYWORDS:
Loan Approval Prediction, Deep Learning, One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network, Attention Mechanism, Data Preprocessing
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Computer and Communications,
Vol.12 No.8,
August
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: In order to reduce the risk of non-performing loans, losses, and improve the loan approval efficiency, it is necessary to establish an intelligent loan risk and approval prediction system. A hybrid deep learning model with 1DCNN-attention network and the enhanced preprocessing techniques is proposed for loan approval prediction. Our proposed model consists of the enhanced data preprocessing and stacking of multiple hybrid modules. Initially, the enhanced data preprocessing techniques using a combination of methods such as standardization, SMOTE oversampling, feature construction, recursive feature elimination (RFE), information value (IV) and principal component analysis (PCA), which not only eliminates the effects of data jitter and non-equilibrium, but also removes redundant features while improving the representation of features. Subsequently, a hybrid module that combines a 1DCNN with an attention mechanism is proposed to extract local and global spatio-temporal features. Finally, the comprehensive experiments conducted validate that the proposed model surpasses state-of-the-art baseline models across various performance metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and AUC. Our proposed model helps to automate the loan approval process and provides scientific guidance to financial institutions for loan risk control.