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Loan Agreement Analysis
A recent university graduate with a promising but unproven business idea needs a significant loan to launch their startup. They have minimal personal assets to offer as security. After being rejected by several large banks, they are offered a loan by a specialized high-risk lender. The offered interest rate is substantially higher than the market average, and the repayment terms are very rigid, with severe penalties for any missed payments. Critically evaluate the lender's decision to offer these specific terms. In your evaluation, justify whether the terms are an example of a powerful institution taking advantage of a borrower, or a reasonable response to the risks involved.
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