What Risks Are There for Lenders Who Rely on the Debtor's

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Essay

What risks are there for lenders who rely on the debtor's inventory for collateral? Although the rule that a buyer in the ordinary course of business takes the item free from an inventory security interest makes buyers more willing to purchase items from inventory,does it not discourage lenders from financing inventory? What can lenders,who rely on merchants' inventory for collateral,do to protect themselves?

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Definitions:

Common Shares

A type of equity ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and the potential to receive dividends.

Debt to Total Assets Ratio

A financial metric indicating the proportion of a company's assets financed through debt, reflecting financial leverage and risk.

Total Assets

The sum of all reported assets owned by a company, including both current and non-current assets, reflecting the total resources at its disposal.

Creditors

Individuals or entities that have lent goods, money, or services to a company or person, expecting to be repaid at a future date.