Chapter 4: Other Financial Institutions Flashcards
Is a firm that provides funding or loans to individuals, enterprises, and other organizations.
Finance Companies
make a profit from the interest rates they charge on their loans, which are normally higher than the interest rates that banks charge their clients.
Finance Companies
It does not receive cash deposits from clients, nor does it provide some other services common to banks, such as checking accounts.
Finance Companies
the fees charged for the use of borrowed money
Interest rates
Regulates the Philippine securities sector, including financing business that issue securities or participate in other regulated activities.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
a rural bank in the Philippines that provides financing and banking services to rural communities, including loans, deposits, and remittance services.
One Network Bank (ONB)
a lending non-bank financial institutions in the Philippines, primarily known for its pawnshop service which also offers microfinance services.
Cebuana Lhullier Finance Corporation
a financing company that provides consumer and business loans in the Philippines.
Radiowealth Finance Company Inc.
It offers various loan products to meet the diverse financial needs of its clients.
Radiowealth Finance Company Inc.
Functions: (Financing Companies)
- Provide loans with terms and help people afford big expenses.
- Make investments in businesses by providing capital for expansion or new venture.
- Provide assistance and support to help people in making good financial choices.
Benefits: (Financing Companies)
- Individuals and businesses are allowed to acquire assets that can increase efficiency and productivity.
- Borrowers could save on interest costs by obtaining a Loan with cheaper interest rates considering the financial conditions.
Products and Services Offering: (Financing Companies)
- Business Loans
- Consumer Loans
- Mortgage Loans
- Leasing Loans
- Factoring Services
- Investment Products
Challenges in Operations: (Financing Companies)
- Must keep sufficient capital to find lending operations and control possible losses which can be difficult economic crises.
- Interest rate fluctuations can affect financing companies’ profitability and asset-liability management.
Can a financing company lower its interest rate?
Yes
- Assets on the warehouse but cannot be used.
Non Performing Loans