Ceteris paribus, we argue that in expansionary periods banks with smaller delays in expected loss recognition are more likely to have capital inadequacy concerns compared to banks with longer delays because the current provisions of those with smaller delays incorporate future economic downturn defaults. To alleviate these concerns, banks with smaller delays in expected loss recognition may take actions to build-up capital, such as raising equity or reducing dividends, during expansions when these actions are relatively cheaper. By taking these actions smaller delay banks can increase regulatory capital, thereby mitigating recessionary lending cuts. As a consequence, a stronger pro-cyclical effect for banks with greater delay compared to banks with smaller delays will arise. Based on these arguments, our fifth hypothesis is