
Explanation:
Prepayment risk refers to the risk associated with the early repayment of a loan by the borrower. This risk is particularly relevant to asset-backed securities, as the actual interest and principal payments received from a pool of securitized loans may differ from the originally expected cash flows. A common example of this can be seen in mortgage-backed securities, where the underlying asset is a pool of home loans. The prepayment risk arises when borrowers pay off their mortgages ahead of schedule, thereby altering the expected cash flows from these securities.
Choice A is incorrect. Liquidity risk refers to the risk that a firm may not be able to meet its short-term financial demands due to an inability to convert assets into cash without incurring a loss. It does not refer to the risk of loans being paid off ahead of their scheduled time.
Choice C is incorrect. Call risk pertains to the possibility that a bond issuer might retire a bond before its maturity date, something that is usually done when interest rates decline. This does not directly relate to the early termination or payoff of loans as described in the question.
Choice D is incorrect. Business risk involves risks associated with operating a business such as changes in market conditions, competition, and regulations among others. It does not specifically deal with risks associated with loan prepayments.
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Q.3868 Loans will be terminated or paid off ahead of schedule. This is a particular problem with residential home mortgages and other consumer loans that are pooled and used as collateral in securitized assets. This risk is known as:
A
Liquidity risk
B
Prepayment risk
C
Call risk
D
Business risk
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