The Small Business Administration's Microloan Program Awards Loans to Entrepreneurs

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Small Business Administration's microloan program awards loans to entrepreneurs based primarily on their

• A) collateral.
• B) credit history.
• C) previous business success.
• D) integrity and sound business idea.

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Definitions:

Original Issue Discount

The difference between the face value of a bond and its offering price when the bond is issued at a lower price.

Semiannual Coupon

A fixed income security feature that represents the payment of interest to bondholders twice a year.

Par Value

The nominal or face value assigned to a security by the issuer, which may differ from its market value.

Semiannual Coupon

A bond or other fixed-income security that pays interest to the holder every six months.