The Debt Coverage Ratio Is Used by Lenders to Indicate

question 14

True/False

The debt coverage ratio is used by lenders to indicate the riskiness of a loan.

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Definitions:

Social Insurance

Programs designed to provide protection against economic risks (such as unemployment, disability, or old age) largely based on contributions that reflect a person's earnings.

Loanable Funds

The pool of money available for borrowing in the financial markets, governed by interest rates, which balance the supply of savers and the demand by borrowers.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a loan subject to interest fees for the borrower, often shown as an annual portion of the outstanding loan balance.

Bank Lending

The process by which banks offer loan products to customers, thereby generating profits from the interest charged.