If the Firm Issues Debt but Writes Protective and Restrictive

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the firm issues debt but writes protective and restrictive covenants into the loan contract, then the debt may be issued at a(an) _____ interest rate compared with otherwise similar debt.

• A) significantly higher
• B) slightly higher
• C) equal
• D) lower

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