25-39 Which of the Following Is NOT a Contractual Mechanism

question 54

Multiple Choice

25-39 Which of the following is NOT a contractual mechanism used by FIs to control credit risks?

• A)Diversifying across different types of risky borrowers.
• B)Requiring higher interest rate spreads for higher risk borrowers.
• C)Requiring more collateral for the bank over the assets of more risky borrowers.
• D)Making lending decisions only in centralized locations.
• E)Placing more restrictive covenants on the actions of more risky borrowers.

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