2022 CEC quiz 3 Chpt5

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NAME:________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best answer , then briefly write a statement of support for your answer. As an example, ‘I think B is the most correct answer because …. DUE DATE: Friday, March 25 Chapter 5: Loan Structuring 1. Identify the four keys to loan structure LS_1. When developing the structure of a loan, which of the following are least critical to consider? a. The cash flow and collateral available for repayment b. The customer’s sensitivity to pricing and restrictive covenants c. The need to meet a much lower rate offered by a competitor d. The type of loan offered based on the loan purpose 2. Identify the four major loan types LS_2. Rose’s Posies is a local florist with several locations in the county. You met the owner recently and she has asked to speak to you about a potential loan request. Which of the following would be the most typical type of loan this company would require? a. A term loan to acquire capital assets. b. A revolving credit to fund long-term sales growth c. A mortgage loan to acquire one of the store locations d. A seasonal line to fund inventory build-up 3. Recognize the basic characteristics and features that make each loan type unique LS_3. A bridge loan typically displays which of the following characteristics? a . A term in excess of one year with a single repayment at maturity b.Repayment from operating cash flow and secured by receivables c.Repayment from the sale of equipment or real estate for example with a term of one year or less d.Interest only payments with a clean-down period required
4. Identify the information and credit analysis used to determine the right loan structure LS_4. Sandy’s Seaside Sundries sells a range of products at the New Jersey shore, including sunscreen, beach toys, and beach apparel during the summer season. Which of the following types of financial information would be most relevant in determining both the amount and duration of a seasonal financing need for the company? a. Three years of company tax returns b. Audited statement and a six-month interim c. Five-year annual projections d. Monthly cash budget or interims 5. Explain why capital structure is important to both the bank and the client LS_5. When evaluating creditworthiness all of the following are reasons that banks and business owners focus attention on capital structure EXCEPT : a. Appropriate capital structure insures the operating profitability of the business b. Appropriate capital structure is necessary to implement the business strategy c. Appropriate capital structure can help the business through economic downturns d. Appropriate capital structure suggests the ability to meet obligations as they come due 6. Identify sources of capital available to the client to meet borrowing needs LS_6. John Mayer started Mayer Architectural Associates 35 years ago and has built a stable base of clients and a sound management team. He plans to retire in a year and his key managers want to purchase the business from him, but have little equity to contribute. Given this situation, which of the following would be the most appropriate source of financing for the buyout? a. A revolving credit b. A term loan c. A seller note d. A bridge loan
7. Recall the purpose and objectives of loan covenants LS_7 The covenants of a loan agreement should serve which of the following purposes? . A. They legally “perfect” the bank’s collateral position and list events of default and their remedies B. They are designed to insure timely repayment and keep the bank informed as to financial performance C. They identify key risks in a borrower’s operating profile and restrict management’s ability to make daily operating decisions D. They enable the bank to spot signs of deterioration and provide a means of communication with the borrower 8. Identify loan covenants commonly used for each major loan type. LS_8 Which of the following would be the primary objective of a negative covenant in a loan agreement? A. To enable early detection of financial deterioration B. To establish a means of communication with a borrower C. To preserve cash flows for debt repayment D. To provide assurance that a loan will be repaid
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