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Loan Guarantees: An Option Pricing Theory Perspective

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  • Fabio Pizzutilo

    (Department of Studi aziendali e giusprivatisitici, University of Bari Aldo Moro , Largo Abbazia S. Scolatica 53, 70123 Bari, Italy,)

  • Francesco Cal

    (Department of Economics Society, Law at University of Urbino Carlo Bo via Vittorio Continelli, n.53, 72017 Ostuni (Br), Italy.)

Abstract

In this paper we analyze security loan guarantees in the light of the option pricing theory. We interpret them as put options on the cash flows of a secured debt. We highlight that the value of the guarantee is always positive before a loan's maturity and it depends on the same factors that determine the value of a financial option. We also analyze their value in the condition of market efficiency and we conclude that the inefficiencies of the financial markets justify their existence. Finally, we focus our attention on public agencies' intervention by offering credit guarantees to private firms.

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  • Fabio Pizzutilo & Francesco Cal, 2015. "Loan Guarantees: An Option Pricing Theory Perspective," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 5(4), pages 905-909.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ1:2015-04-09
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    Keywords

    Loan Guarantee; Option Pricing Theory; Public Guarantee; Guarantee Value;
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    JEL classification:

    • H81 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - Governmental Loans; Loan Guarantees; Credits; Grants; Bailouts

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