The More Lenient the Terms of Credit, the Riskier Is

question 53

True/False

The more lenient the terms of credit, the riskier is the firm's credit policy.​

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Definitions:

Coupon Bond

A debt security that pays the holder a fixed interest amount (coupon) at scheduled intervals until the maturity date, when the principal amount is repaid.

Interest-Rate Risk

Interest-rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will negatively affect the value of an investment, particularly relevant for fixed-income securities.

Bond Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest rates, representing the weighted average time until a bond's cash flows are received.

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value.