Analyzing Risk in Lending Scenarios
A commercial bank is evaluating two separate loan applications for new business ventures. Applicant A is requesting a loan that covers 50% of their project's total cost, with the remaining 50% being funded from their personal savings. Applicant B is requesting a loan that covers 100% of their project's total cost, as they are not investing any of their own money. Both business plans appear equally viable and profitable on paper. Analyze why the bank would likely perceive Applicant B as a greater risk than Applicant A. In your response, break down the fundamental information problem the bank faces and explain how the source of funding changes the incentives for each applicant.
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