Question 1

Marla runs a not-for-profit daycare center in her home located in a rural area. She is in need of $10,000 to purchase inventory, supplies, and equipment. What Small Business Administration program would be the best fit for Marla's situation and why?

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The 7(m) Microloan Program would be the ...

Question 2

Florence wants to obtain a loan for a large color laser printer for her copy shop. Because the printer will last approximately eight years, the ideal loan would be a(n)  _____ loan.

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A)   mortgage
B)   trade credit
C)   asset-based
D)   termE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In addition to the interest rate on his business loan, Paul should also give attention to the

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A)   maturity date.
B)   reserve requirement.
C)   tax liability of the loan.
D)   LIBOR on the day the loan is approved.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

If Joan is applying for a loan for a shelving system to improve her retail sales where the system will serve as collateral, which of the following types of loan would be the most appropriate?

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A)   Chattel mortgage
B)   Line of credit
C)   Real estate mortgage
D)   Term loanE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Joann is buying an existing convenience store. Her best choice for a bank would be

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A)   a national bank that processes credit card payments.
B)   the credit union where she is already a member.
C)   a bank close to her store.
D)   the largest bank in her town, which is located on the other side of town from her store.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

If a Eugenie finances her firm with equity rather than debt, her net profits could potentially be greater because

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A)   equity financing almost always leads to better firm performance than debt financing.
B)   the terms of equity financing are more stable than the terms of debt financing.
C)   equity financing has a positive impact on asset selection.
D)   there is no interest expense.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Both wholesalers and equipment manufacturers/suppliers can be used as sources of funds.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Anna's new business looks like it can grow quickly and become profitable in its first year. Anna will likely find _____ possible sources of financing than those with less potential for growth and profits.

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A)   fewer
B)   about the same number of
C)   more
D)   many moreE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Elyse wants to calculate her return on equity but has forgotten the formula. You tell her that return on equity equals

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A)   net profits divided by total owner's equity.
B)   total owner's equity divided by net profits.
C)   total assets divided by total owner's equity.
D)   total owner's equity divided by total assets.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In his presentation to the banker when he applies for a business loan to purchase additional equipment, Alan should emphasize

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A)   how much profit the new equipment will generate.
B)   how he will be able to repay the principal of the loan.
C)   how energy-efficient the new equipment is.
D)   how much income he will generate for the bank.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Irwin has applied for a loan from an asset-based lending company. As security, he will offer

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A)   land and buildings.
B)   accounts receivable and inventory.
C)   equipment and buildings.
D)   inventory and equipment.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A balloon payment

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A)   is an upfront payment to obtain a loan.
B)   may be required by the bank at about halfway through the loan term.
C)   may be due at any time during the term of a loan.
D)   is used to lift (remove)  a loan covenant.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Nancy has decided to raise working capital for her upscale boutique business which currently has four locations and is considering franchising the concept in the next few years. Because of the company's current organization and anticipated future plans, the most likely form of financing would be

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A)   large corporations.
B)   private placement.
C)   public sale.
D)   underwriting.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Debt financing as opposed to equity financing allows owners to retain voting control of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Use of debt financing increases potential returns when a company is performing well, but it also increases the possibility of lower-even negative-returns if the company does not attain its goals in a given year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the term with its definition.
-A very large payment required about halfway through the term over which payments were calculated, repaying the loan balance in full

Accepted Answer

A)  balloon payment
B)  business angels
C)  chattel mortgage
D)  crowdfunding
E)  factoringF) initial public offering (IPO) G) private placementH) real estate mortgageI) B) and G)
J) F) and H)

Question 17

Match the term with its definition.
-A loan for which items of inventory or other movable property serve as collateral

Accepted Answer

A)  balloon payment
B)  business angels
C)  chattel mortgage
D)  crowdfunding
E)  factoringF) initial public offering (IPO) G) private placementH) real estate mortgageI) All of the above
J) B) and H)

Question 18

Galen runs a Greek restaurant and is currently considering leasing or purchasing some updated equipment. Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   If the equipment he is buying will become outdated in two years, leasing would be a better option than purchasing.
B)   Because the restaurant is new and he wants to protect his cash flow, purchasing would be better since purchasing costs less than leasing.
C)   If the equipment is leased, the restaurant's lines of credit will be increased.
D)   Leasing is always more expensive than purchasing over the term of the lease.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Maguire was considering selling stock as a source of funds but was concerned about

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A)   damaging his corporate image.
B)   the loss of voting control of the company.
C)   the effect that might have on future financing.
D)   estate planning.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Crowdfunding works strictly with individual donations made over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: A Firms Sources of Financing

Anna's new business looks like it can grow quickly and become profitable in its first year. Anna will likely find _____ possible sources of financing than those with less potential for growth and profits.

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Match the term with its definition. -A very large payment required about halfway through the term over which payments were calculated, repaying the loan balance in full

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Joann is buying an existing convenience store. Her best choice for a bank would be

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Match the term with its definition. -A loan for which items of inventory or other movable property serve as collateral

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Galen runs a Greek restaurant and is currently considering leasing or purchasing some updated equipment. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Debt financing as opposed to equity financing allows owners to retain voting control of the company.

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Maguire was considering selling stock as a source of funds but was concerned about

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In his presentation to the banker when he applies for a business loan to purchase additional equipment, Alan should emphasize

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Crowdfunding works strictly with individual donations made over the Internet.

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Marla runs a not-for-profit daycare center in her home located in a rural area. She is in need of $10,000 to purchase inventory, supplies, and equipment. What Small Business Administration program would be the best fit for Marla's situation and why?

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Florence wants to obtain a loan for a large color laser printer for her copy shop. Because the printer will last approximately eight years, the ideal loan would be a(n) _____ loan.

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Irwin has applied for a loan from an asset-based lending company. As security, he will offer

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Nancy has decided to raise working capital for her upscale boutique business which currently has four locations and is considering franchising the concept in the next few years. Because of the company's current organization and anticipated future plans, the most likely form of financing would be

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If a Eugenie finances her firm with equity rather than debt, her net profits could potentially be greater because

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Use of debt financing increases potential returns when a company is performing well, but it also increases the possibility of lower-even negative-returns if the company does not attain its goals in a given year.

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A balloon payment

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If Joan is applying for a loan for a shelving system to improve her retail sales where the system will serve as collateral, which of the following types of loan would be the most appropriate?

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Both wholesalers and equipment manufacturers/suppliers can be used as sources of funds.

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Elyse wants to calculate her return on equity but has forgotten the formula. You tell her that return on equity equals

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In addition to the interest rate on his business loan, Paul should also give attention to the

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