Evaluating Loan Security Structures
A bank is designing a loan product for new businesses that have uncertain prospects and few assets. The bank's primary concern is the risk that if a business fails and becomes insolvent (i.e., has no money or assets), the loan contract will be practically unenforceable. Given the two structures below, which one provides a more effective solution to this specific problem of unenforceability? Justify your evaluation.
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