When Financial Institutions Go on a Lending Spree and Expand

question 93

Multiple Choice

When financial institutions go on a lending spree and expand their lending at a rapid pace they are participating in a ________.

• A) credit bust
• B) credit boom
• C) deleveraging
• D) market race

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Definitions:

Contract Formation

The process by which an agreement between parties becomes legally binding, typically requiring offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent to be bound.

Mirror Image Rule

The mirror image rule is a principle in contract law that requires an acceptance to be on exactly the same terms as the offer in order to result in a binding contract.

Statute of Frauds

A rule of law mandating that some contract varieties must be documented and signed by the involved parties to be legally binding.

Writing Requirement

A legal stipulation that certain contracts or agreements must be in writing to be enforceable.