Banks Take Collateral to Secure the Obligations of People Who

question 77

True/False

Banks take collateral to secure the obligations of people who owe them money as a way to reduce the risks associated with non-payment.Having a security interest in collateral will not prevent a debtor from defaulting but will reduce the risk that the bank will be unable to recover what it is owed.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Bond

A long-term bond is a debt security with a maturity of typically more than 10 years, used by corporations and governments to raise large amounts of capital.

Medium-Term Bond

A bond with a maturity period typically ranging from 5 to 10 years, serving as an investment option between short-term and long-term bonds.

Years to Maturity

The remaining time until a financial instrument, such as a bond, reaches its maturity date and the principal must be repaid.

Convertible Bond Issue

A convertible bond issue is a type of debt security that can be converted into a predetermined number of the issuer's equity shares at certain times during its life, according to specified conditions.