As the Structures of S&L Balance Sheets and the Consequent

question 26

Multiple Choice

As the structures of S&L balance sheets and the consequent maturity mismatch led to widespread disaster, the Garn-St. Germain Act of 1982 expanded the types of assets in which S&Ls could invest. The acceptable list of investments now includes ________.

• A) consumer loans .
• B) nonconsumer loans.
• C) municipal securities.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Future Payment

A payment that is scheduled to be made at a specified date in the future.

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.

Net Earnings

The amount of income left after deducting all expenses, taxes, and costs from gross revenue.

Continuous Future

A futures contract that amalgamates several expiry contracts to create a continuous, extended trading period for investors.