Call provisions on corporate bonds are generally included to protect the issuer against large increases in interest rates. They affect the actual maturity of the bond but not its price.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Call provisions allow firms to refinance debt, much as individuals might refinance mortgages on their houses; when interest rates decline, firms can recall (refund) high-cost debt that is outstanding and replace it with new, lower-cost debt. See 6-1: Characteristics and Types of Debt
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How was the need for the product activated?
What will be an ideal response?
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