Bank A has loaned out funds to a steel manufacturing company,
named Steel Works CC. The current balance of the loan is N$1.3
million and it is secured by a piece of land and the corresponding
building owned by Steel Works CC. Due to an economic downturn,
Steel Works CC suffered a loss for the first time in its 5- year
operating history and is currently experiencing some cash flow
difficulties. In addition, the land and building that is held as
collateral has recently been appraised at only N$ 1,000 000. Based
on the information provided above, which of the following risks
faced by Bank A have increased? [2]
(a) Bankruptcy risk and default risk.
(b) Bankruptcy risk and settlement risk.
(c) Default risk and downgrade risk.
(d) Default risk, downgrade risk, and settlement risk.
Bank A has loaned out funds to a steel manufacturing company, named Steel Works CC. The current balance of the loan is N...