When a lender requires a borrower to contribute a significant amount of their own money into a project, the primary goal is to reduce the total loan amount, thereby lowering the lender's financial exposure if the project fails.
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A commercial lender is evaluating two separate loan applications for two new, but equally promising, restaurant ventures. Both ventures require a total of $200,000 to start.
- Applicant A is contributing $10,000 of their own money and is asking for a $190,000 loan.
- Applicant B is contributing $80,000 of their own money and is asking for a $120,000 loan.
Assuming all other factors are equal, why would the lender perceive Applicant B's proposal as fundamentally less risky?
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A bank is reviewing several loan applications. Match each key lending concept to the specific scenario that best illustrates it.
An entrepreneur is seeking a $100,000 loan for a new business venture. The bank presents two options to secure the loan:
- Contribute $20,000 of their own cash directly into the business startup funds.
- Pledge a classic car, independently valued at $20,000, which the bank can seize only if the business fails and the loan is not repaid.
From the bank's perspective, which of these options provides a stronger signal of the entrepreneur's commitment to making the business succeed, and why?
Evaluating Founder Commitment in a Startup Investment
A lender requires an entrepreneur to invest a significant portion of their own savings into a new business venture before approving a loan. What is the primary economic effect of this requirement on the entrepreneur's incentives?