Relationship lending and bank loan covenant violations

作者:Bo, Xu Chong; Li, Wenyi; Shi, Jing; Zheng, Yi*; Zhou, Qing
来源:Accounting and Finance, 2021, 61(4): 5847-5878.
DOI:10.1111/acfi.12778

摘要

We examine the association between relationship lending and the likelihood of bank loan covenant violations. We find that relationship lending reduces the probability of ex-post covenant violations. The length of the lending relationships has an inverted U-shaped effect on the likelihood of covenant violations. The borrowers and lenders both benefit from relationship lending, but long-term lending relationships weaken the borrower's bargaining power.

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    y; 江西财经大学

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