Financial Covenants

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Definition: Financial Covenants


Financial Covenants


Full Definition of Financial Covenants


Provisions included in a loan agreement that establish the financial management standards by which a lender will agree to extend financing to a business. For example, a bank may require that a company maintain specific debt to asset ratios on its balance sheet.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Financial Covenants are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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