Analyzing Contractual Risk in Lending
A bank is evaluating two applications for identical, unsecured loans. Applicant A has a long, stable employment history and substantial personal assets. Applicant B is starting a new, high-risk business and has very few personal assets. Assuming both loan contracts are legally identical, analyze the primary reason why the contract itself provides the bank with less security against the risk of default from Applicant B compared to Applicant A.
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