| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 960625 | Journal of Financial Economics | 2006 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
We estimate a comprehensive model of the determinants of collateral in loans extended to business firms. We use a panel data on a sample of bank loans to Spanish firms from 1984 to 2002. Consistent with theories that view collateral as a solution to adverse selection problems, our results provide direct evidence of a negative association between collateral and a borrower's risk. We also present evidence on previously unexplored determinants of collateral such as credit market competition, lender type, and the business cycle.
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Authors
Gabriel Jiménez, Vicente Salas, Jesús Saurina,