Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Leveraged

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a leveraged lease?

• A) A longer-term, fully amortized lease under which the lessee is responsible for upkeep. Usually not cancellable with-out penalty.
• B) The user of an asset in a leasing agreement. Lessee makes payments to lessor.
• C) The owner of an asset in a leasing agreement. Lessor receives payments from the lessee.
• D) A leveraged lease is a tax-oriented lease involving three parties: a lessee, a lessor, and a lender.
• E) The NPV of the decision to lease an asset instead of buying it.

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Definitions:

Strip Bond

A financial instrument representing a portion of a debt security without periodic interest payments, where the investor receives the face value at maturity.

Maturity

The time when a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, reaches its due date and is to be paid off.

Compound-interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods.

GIC

A Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) is a Canadian investment that offers a guaranteed rate of return over a fixed period, often issued by banks or trust companies.