A lender’s determination to extend a loan or not often depends on the value of the collateral and the stipulation that the borrower must maintain insurance coverage on said collateral. A lender must determine the loan to value ratio and what they could sell the collateral for in order to mitigate their loss if the loan defaults, and be assured that their interest in the collateral is always protected. The portfolio protection program your institution chooses can mean the difference in risk vs. safety for your loan programs.
