Balancing Liquidity and Long-Term Interest Expense in Debt Management

Imagine you are reviewing a client’s personal balance sheet during an annual financial review. The client is currently struggling with a high Debt Servicing Ratio (DSR) due to multiple personal loans taken at high...

Mastering Interest Reset Frequency: The Hidden Debt Multiplier

During a credit analysis of a mid-cap manufacturing firm, I once reviewed a term sheet that initially appeared competitive based on the advertised interest rate. However, upon scrutinizing the fine print, I discovered...

Mastering Solvency: Beyond the Debt Servicing Ratio

Imagine you are reviewing a retail loan portfolio for a wealth management client. You have calculated their Debt Servicing Ratio (DSR), which shows that 30% of their monthly income is committed to existing obligations....