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The purpose of this paper is to build various models to forecast non-performing loans in the banking sector of Barbados. Given its association with bank failure and financial crises, the evaluation of non-performing loans is of great importance, and should therefore be of interest to developing countries. Using the estimates from these forecasting techniques, the performance of each model is evaluated to determine which performs best, as well as to facilitate comparison, and discussion of results. Given the forecasting models, the paper is capable of providing insights into the stability of the financial system and is also practical for commercial banks and bank regulators in terms of developing plans to regulate the occurrence of non-performing loans in the future.