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Lines of credit and vulnerability during the financial crisis: a survival analysis for European SMEs

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  • Cristina Martínez-Sola
  • Ana Mol-Gómez-Vázquez
  • Ginés Hernández-Cánovas

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Lines of credit (LOC) involving facilities such as credit lines or overdrafts have clear benefits for firms, such as facilitating cash flow and working capital management. However, there is little evidence regarding the problems that LOC can hide or originate. We use survival analysis to show that the transition time to vulnerability is shorter for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that used these facilities immediately after the 2009 financial crisis. Firms that use the LOC seem to be in a weaker position, making it more difficult to overcome a financial crisis. Additionally, during a reversal of the financial and economic situation, using LOC could precipitate further restrictions because of the refinancing risk that these facilities might add to the firm. Consequently, more attention should be paid to the extended use of credit lines and overdrafts in Europe.

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  • Cristina Martínez-Sola & Ana Mol-Gómez-Vázquez & Ginés Hernández-Cánovas, 2025. "Lines of credit and vulnerability during the financial crisis: a survival analysis for European SMEs," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 57(46), pages 7452-7464, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:57:y:2025:i:46:p:7452-7464
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2024.2392054
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