Explain How Time Drafts Can Be Used as a Means

question 34

Essay

Explain how time drafts can be used as a means of finance for a business drawing them.

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Definitions:

Credit Terms

Conditions under which credit is extended by a lender to a borrower, including the repayment period and interest rate.

Direct Quotation

A currency quotation method where the local currency is fixed, and the foreign currency varies.

Bid-ask Spread

The difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for an asset (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept (ask).

Bid Rate

The price at which a buyer is willing to purchase a security, currency, or commodity, often used in financial markets to specify the maximum price a buyer is comfortable with.