fin 370 notes
fin 370 notes
ALTERNATIVE
OVERDRAFT
a type of credit facility provided by bank or FI
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can be arranged or unarranged have different term condition , ,
fees & interest rate depending on FI or cust credit worthiness
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used as short term solution for covering unexpected expenses
key features
1. flexibility
flexible & can used to cover unexpected expenses & CF short fall
2. repayment
3. interest rate
4. fees
5. credit limit
6. collateral
7. availability
standing
process
1. application
2. approval
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if yes acc holder received pre approved OD limit
comes with fees & interest that acc holder needs to pay
4. usage
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once approved acc holder can use OD up to pre approved limit -
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can be done by writing cheque withdrawal or debit card
5. repayment
pay back OD included with interest & fees according to term &
condition of OD agreement
area
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a way of obtaining short term credit
key features
1. drawer
2. payee
3. amount
cheque
4. date
5. signature
6. acc number
8. MICR code
9. cheque num
process
1. identification
2. application
filling out form & provide info such as purpose amount , & other
relevant detail
3. approval
OCF
4. payment
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if approved FI provide cust with outport cheque containing the
requested amount
5. deposit or cashing
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once deposited in their acc may use the fund for intended
purposes
6. repayment
later date
FINANCING
ALTERNATIVE
FIXED LOAN
type pf financing where borrower received a specific amount of money
from lender & repays it at a fixed installment & pre determine period
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used to purchase car home or even funding small business
key features
4. collateral requirement
process
1. application
seek to be borrowed
2. credit check
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review credit history income debt , & other factor
3. loan approval
lender provide loan offer that includes loan amount interest rate , &
repayment term
4. acceptance
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if yes loan agreement is sign & provide required document such as
5. funding
6. repayment
7. completion
period of time
key features
1. loan amount
2. loan tenure
3. interest rate
can be fixed or floating & usually lower than other types of loan
4. processing fees
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involves fees such as loan application fees administrative fees &
valuation fees
5. repayment charges
loan tenure
6. collateral
7. eligibility criteria
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minimum income credit score employment history
8. repayment schedule
process
1. application
2. credit check
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review credit history income debt , & other factor
3. property valuation
4. loan approval
lender provide loan offer that includes loan amount interest rate , &
repayment term
5. acceptance
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if yes loan agreement is sign & provide required document such as
6. funding
builder
7. repayment
depend on term
8. completion
loan is complete when borrower has fully repaid loan & become
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bills home renovation or travel expenses
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dont require collateral pledge any asset as a security for the loan )
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offered by bank credit union & online lenders based on borrower
key features
1. unsecured loan
7. no restriction in use
process
3. compare lender
search & ,
compare different lender gather document such as
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income employment detail bank statement ,
ensure have all document needed
4. apply loan
5. loan disbursement
6. repay loan
pay loan installment on time to avoid late payment fees & negative
TRADING
EXPORT
EXPORT CREDT
CREDT REFINANCING
REFINANCING
TRADING
SHIPPING
SHIPPING GUARANTEE
GUARANTEE
TRADING
TRUST
TRUST RECEIPT
RECEIPT
financing doc used in traditional trade to provide temporary financing for good
importation
agreement between buyer & bank where bank release goods to buyer on condition that
buyer holds them in trust for bank until loan is repaid
used when importer does not have sufficient fund to pay for goods
often used in international trading transaction where there’s lack of trust between
parties involved
importer may take possession of goods while retaining ownership until loan is repaid
security level to ensure loan is repaid
process
1. importer apply trust receipt from bank
info detail of goods to be imported (value & quantity)
2. bank approve application & issue TR to importer
TR is evidence that bank release good to importer but bank retain ownership of good
until loan is repaid
3. importer take possession of good
importer may use or sell goods as needed with the understanding that they are holding
goods in trust of bank
4. use fund to generate sale & repay loan
5. importer gain full ownership when loan fully repaid
benefits
access to financing
TR provide financing option when importer dont have sufficient amount of funds, helps
import goods that is not able to purchase
flexibility
flexibility in term of repayment schedule. can repay at time it is convenient as long within
agreed time frame
reduce risk
risk associated with importing goods as it allows importer to take possession of good while
retaining ownership until repaid
building credit
help build importer credit history & improve credit worthiness
security
level security for bank as it ensure loan will be repaid
control
control over collateral
reduce risk
goods can be used as collateral if loan not repaid
INTERNATIONAL
TRADING
BANKER
BANKER ACCEPTANCE
ACCEPTANCE
benefits
low risk investment
backed by creditworthiness of bank. bank reputation & financial strength ensure payment
made on a specific date
trade financing
used in international trading. seller use BA as collateral to obtain loan from bank & use
them to finance production or good shipment
liquidity
can be trade at secondary market & may sell before maturity date to obtain cash
discounting
holder can sell at discount to obtain cash before maturity period. holder may obtain fund
quickly & at lower cost
risk mitigation
mitigate risk for non payment in international trading. bank ensure payment is made on
specific date, reduce risk of non payment due to political or economic instability
specialized FS
FACTORING
purchasing acc of third party company (factor) providing immediate cash flow to business by
buying outstanding invoice
known as invoice financing, acc receivable financing & invoice factory
company use outstanding invoice or collateral to obtain immediate cf
provide by specialize financial companies that specialize in factoring
used by small business whos limited in credit history or have loan payment term with cust
financial transaction where company sells acc receivable at a discounted price for immediate
cash
acc receivable = invoice issues by company to cust for goods & services
process
1.application
applies factoring service at factoring company
provide info on outstanding invoice, cust, business operation
2. due diligence
credit assessment of business & cust to determine risk level of invoice being factor
3. approval
provide financial agreement that outline term & condition of factoring arrangement (fees,
interest rate)
4. invoice verification
submit invoice to FC for verification & processing
FC verifies the validity of invoice & confirm amount & payment term with cust
5. funding
a percentage of total invoice amount within few days verification
6. collection
FC responsibility to collect payment from cust in the invoice
sending reminder & follow-ups
handle issues that may arise
7. settlement
cust pays fees, FC deduct fees & charges from amount collected & remit the balance to
business
benefits
1. Improved Cash Flow
Factoring enables companies to convert their accounts receivables into immediate cash,
providing them with the necessary funds to meet their short-term financial obligations.
2. Reduced Risk
companies can transfer the risk of non-payment or late payment to the factor, reducing the
risk of bad debts and improving their financial stability.
3. Efficient Collection
Factoring companies have specialized skills and resources in collecting debts, allowing
companies to focus on their core business activities.
4. Access to Working Capital
Factoring provides access to working capital without incurring additional debt or diluting
equity, making it an attractive option for small and medium-sized businesses.
5.Customizable Financing
Factoring is a customizable financing option, with flexible terms and rates that can be
tailored to the needs of the company.
6.Improved Creditworthiness
Factoring does not appear on a company's balance sheet as debt, which can improve its
creditworthiness and enable it to access more favorable financing terms in the future.
types
1.Recourse factoring:
business retains responsibility for any bad debt or nonpayment by its customers. If the
customer does not pay the invoice, the business is responsible for buying it back from the
factoring company.
2.Non-recourse factoring
factoring company assumes the risk of non-payment by the customer. If the customer does
not pay the invoice, the factoring company absorbs the loss.
3.Full-service factoring
involves the factoring company providing additional services, such as credit checks,
collections, and account management
4. Spot factoring:
businesses to sell individual invoices on a one-time basis, rather than committing to a long-
term factoring arrangement.
5.Invoice discounting:
business retains responsibility for collections and managing customer relationships. The fc
provides funding based on the value of the invoices, and the business repays the funding plus
fees and interest when the invoices are paid.
specialized FS
HIRE PURCHASE
instalment purchase agreement allow I or B to purchase asset such as vehicle or machinery
over a fixed period
hirer pays item in installment while using it & ownership is transferred on final payment
hirer take possession of asset but ownership is transferred after all payment is made
process
1.select item that wants to be purchased
hirer select item such as cars, motor, equipment, machinery
2. submission of Hp application
submit to company include personal detail, income & details on item
3. credit evaluation & approval
evaluate hirer creditworthiness & approve hp application if hirer meets obligation & criteria
4. down payment
a percentage of total purchase price (10-20%)
5. sign hpa
sign agreement that specifies term & condition (interest rate, payment period, total cost)
6. Payment by instalment
pay regular installment over agreed period of time monthly until full amount paid
7. transfer of ownership
ownership transferred to hirer once final payment is made
benefits
1.Access to assets
acquire assets that they may not be able to afford otherwise, enabling them to invest in
their operations or improve their personal lives.
2.Fixed payments
have fixed monthly payments over a fixed period, making it easier for individuals or
businesses to budget and plan & finance
3.Flexibility
tailored to meet the needs of individual including the length of the payment term, the deposit
amount, and the frequency of payments.
4.Tax benefits
In some cases, the interest and fees associated with a hire purchase agreement may be tax-
deductible, providing additional financial benefits
5.Ownership
While the asset is being paid for, it is in the possession of the buyer, enabling them to use it
for their personal or business needs. asset is fully owned by the buyer when payment
completed
types
1.Regular hire purchase
common type of hire purchase arrangement
where the hirer pays a deposit (usually 10-20% of the purchase price) and then repays the
balance of the purchase price in equal monthly installments over a fixed period of time.
The hirer has possession and use of the item during the repayment period, but ownership is
only transferred once the final installment is paid.
2.Islamic hire purchase
follows Islamic principles of finance
where the financing company buys the item and sells it to the hirer at a markup (profit)
instead of charging interest.
The hirer makes monthly payments to the financing company to repay the purchase price and
the markup.
Ownership is transferred to the hirer once the final payment is made.
3. Lease purchase
hirer leases the item for a fixed period, paying monthly instalments, with the option to
purchase the item at the end of the lease term for a nominal amount.
The hirer has the use of the item during the lease period but does not own it until the final
payment is made.
4.Hire purchase with balloon payment
hirer makes lower monthly payments throughout the repayment period
a large balloon payment due at the end of the term to fully repay the purchase price.
The hirer may choose to sell or trade-in the item at the end of the term to make the balloon
payment.
specialized FS
LEASING
common option in international trade that allows companies to acquire asset for a set period
without having to purchase them
may be specialized company or manufactured
usually used for expensive asset that are necessary
acquire asset without having to use a large capital amount
process
1.application
lessee submit application to lessor
info such as type of asset to be leased, term & payment
2. credit assessment
lessor asses creditworthiness of lessee to determine whether to approve or no
3.asset selection
lessee select asset to be leased & nego the term & condition of lease agreement
4. documentation
lessor prepare lease agreement & other document signed by both parties
5. delivery & acceptance
asset delivered & inspected to ensure it meets agree-upon specification & condition
6. payment
make regular payment to use asset over agreed upon time
7. end of lease
lessee return asset to lessor or purchase asset for predetermined price
benefits
1.Lower upfront costs:
Leasing typically requires lower upfront costs than purchasing an asset outright.
beneficial for businesses that need to conserve cash or individuals who cannot afford to
make a large payment
2.No need for a large loan
Since leasing does not require a large loan or down payment
3.Predictable costs
Lease payments are typically fixed for the duration of the lease term
making it easier for businesses to budget and plan for expenses
4. No asset depreciation
Since the lessee does not own the asset, they are not responsible for any depreciation or
reduction in value of the asset over time
5.Access to newer equipment
Leasing allows businesses to access newer and more advanced equipment
6.Tax benefits
In some cases, leasing can offer tax benefits to businesses
such as deducting lease payments as a business expense.
7.Flexibility
Leasing agreements can be tailored to the specific needs of the lessee
adjusting the lease term or payment structure to better suit their financial
types
1.Operating lease
An operating lease is a short-term lease in which the lessor retains ownership of the asset
lessee pays for the use of the asset.
At the end of the lease term, the asset is returned to the lessor.
commonly used for assets that quickly become obsolete or need to be regularly replaced,
such as technology
2.Finance lease
long-term lease in which the lessee has the option to purchase at the end of the lease term.
lessee assumes most of the risks and rewards of ownership, such as maintenance and repair
costs.
used for assets that have a longer useful life
3.Sale and leaseback
involves the sale of an asset by the owner to a leasing company
who then leases the asset back to the original owner.
way for businesses to free up capital tied up in assets and use it for other purposes.
4.Cross-border lease
lease agreement between parties in different countries.
This type of leasing is commonly used in international trade and can offer tax benefits for
both parties
specialized FS
BRIDGING LOAN
ST used to bridge gap between purchase of new property & sale of existing asset
used when buying new home & selling the current one
access fund quickly & allow secure purchase of new property without having to wait for sale
of existing property to complete
have high interest rate & requires collateral
purpose
1. Property purchases
Bridging loans can be used to finance the purchase of a new property before the sale of an
existing property has been completed.
2.Property development
Bridging loans can be used to finance property development projects, such as renovations,
refurbishments, or conversions.
3.Auction purchases
Bridging loans can be used to finance the purchase of a property at auction, where quick
access to funds is often required.
4.Cash flow
Bridging loans can be used to provide cash flow for businesses, allowing them to bridge
temporary gaps in their finances.
5.Investments
Bridging loans can be used to finance investments in property or other assets.
process
1.determine loan amount & term
based on purchase price of new property & expected sale price
2. find lender
search & compare different lender to find the one offer best term
3.apply
include info such as financial situation, properties, exit strategy to repay loan
4.provide collateral
may be property or asset
5. receive approval
loan offer outlining term & condition of loan
6.sign agreement
include loan amount, interest, repayment term & fees
7.receive fund
receive in few days
8.repay loan
repay according to agreement
make regular payment of interest loan in full at end of term
benefits
1.Quick access to funds
processed quickly, often within a matter of days
allowing importers and exporters to complete transactions more quickly.
2.Flexible terms
tailored to meet the specific needs of the borrower, including the length of the loan term, the
interest rate, and the repayment structure.
3.improved cash flow
providing access to funds that might otherwise be tied up in outstanding invoices or accounts
receivable.
types
1. Closed Bridging Loans
short-term loan that is secured against a property or other collateral with a fixed repayment
date.
commonly used when the borrower has a clear exit strategy for repaying the loan, such as
the sale of property.
2.Open Bridging Loans
short-term loan that is secured against a property or other collateral
but with no fixed repayment date.
commonly used when the borrower does not have a clear exit strategy for repaying the loan
specialized FS
END FINANCING
use when they completed the purchase property using a bridging loan & need long term
financing to repay BL & provide on going financing for the property
LTF to repay bridging loan used to buy property
in form of conventional home loan, islamic home financing
process
1.application
applies with mortgage lender
info such as financial situation, property & amount
2. valuation
value property & assess borrower ability to repay loan
3. offer
make an offer of end financing
4.acceptance & fund
B accept & fund transferred to b acc to repay bridging loan & provide ongoing financing for
property
5.repayment
makes regular payment to lender over period of years until fully paid
benefits
1.Longer repayment period
borrowers have more time to repay the loan
result in lower monthly repayments and greater affordability
2.Lower interest rates
result in significant cost savings over the long term.
3.Fixed monthly repayments
easier for borrowers to budget and plan their finances.
4.Access to larger loan amounts
useful for borrowers who are looking to purchase more expensive properties.
5.Ownership of the property
b becomes the owner of the property once the loan is fully repaid.
This provides the borrower with a sense of security and stability, as well as the potential for
capital appreciation if the value of the property increases over time
remittance
telegraphic transfer
fastest mode of money transfer & presently used in payment in or outside
malaysia required within shortest possible time
by telegraph, telephone transmission, telex, cable or swift from bank to its branch
or another bank authorizing payment of fund to specified acc
all foreign currency will require supporting doc accordance to foreign exchange
admin (FEA) rule
types -
i) Local telegraphic transfer (between local bank branches & RENTAS interbank)
ii) foreign telegraphic transfer (foreign currency)
online transfer
internet bank transfer requires internet connection
first timer user, need to register an acc by following instruction
uses website provided by bank & logins to the banks website
cust place request to transfer certain amount of money to acc
cust bank transfer amount to another acc if same bank otherwise transfer
request is forward to ACH (automated clearing house) to transfer amount to
other acc & amount is deducted from cust acc
once transferred, cust notified of the fund under transfer by bank
standing instruction
bank arrangement where cust authorized bank to perform a specific transaction
on their behalf at regular intervals without further instruction from cust
use for recurring payment (loan, insurance, bills)
bank initiate transaction on specified dates without requiring any further input or
approval from cust
benefits -
1. convenience - save time & effort by automating regular transaction
2.avoid late payment - more secure way of verifying a customer identity
3.improve financial management - help manage finance more effectively by
ensuring that payment is made on time
remittance
image base clearing system where cheque image & magnetic ink character
recognition code line date are captured & transmitted electronically to facilitate
clearing
reduce risk & cost associated with physical handling of cheque & improve the
efficiency of entire cheque clearing process
ATM
electronic telecommunication device where cust to FI perform financial
transaction without the need of human cahier
cust identified by inserting a plastic card with magnetic stripe or magnetic smart
card with chip that contains unique card num & security info (expiration date or
CVV)
SAN enable cust to access fund from any participant bank ATM. 2 shared ATM
network
1. MEPS SAN - cross-border cash withdrawal, interbank ATM fund transfer,
interbank mobile prepaid top up & credit card & loan repayment
2.HOUSe (owned by 4 locally-incorporated foreign bank) - cash withdrawal &
balance enquiry)
advantage -
i) convenience & multiple location
ii) dont have to carry cash around
iii) use to pay for some retail shop
iv) withdraw anytime
v) faster than going to bank
disadvantage -
i) off-line (system down)
ii) forget pin num
iii) training needed
iv) chances of robbery
CDM
Self service terminal enable cust to deposit cash without manual intervention
service -
i) cash deposit
ii) balance enquiry
iii) view previous bank transaction
features & benefits
i) instant credit to acc
ii) immediate receipt
iii) no need for cash deposit slip
iv) no need for long queues at counter
v) no need to sort & arrange cash
electronic & digital banking
payment system to make payment of goods & services at point of sale using
debit or credit card
transaction processed electronically
benefits -
i) allow cust to make electronic payment quick & easy without cash needed
ii) high secure using encryption & other security measures to protect cust personal &
financial info
iii) have lower transaction fees than CC
iv) processed instantly so cust can complete transaction quickly
direct debit
duitnow
debit card
credit card
charged card
function similar to CC
charge card holder must settle outstanding amount in full by due date every
month
fees are higher than cc
offer more privilege
biometric
security measures use in bank to verify cust identity
use biological characteristic (fingerprint, facial recognition, retina scan, voice,
person gait) to confirm identity
works by capturing & store cust biometric data & compromising it to a store
databased
benefits
i) increase security - provide more secure way of verifying a cust identity
ii) faster authentication - speed authentication process due to cust dont have to
remember pass or pin
iii) improve experience - more seamless & convenient user experience since they
dont have to worry about forgetting pass
retail payment instrument
digital signature
in form of coded message, DS securely associates signer with doc in recorded
transaction
uses standard format called public key infrastructure (PKI) to provide high level
of security & universal acceptance
algorithms act like cipher, creating data matching signed doc (hash) &
encrypting the data
marked with time doc is sign
if doc changed after signing, DS is invalidated
digital token
digital representation of value & right that is offered & sold for :
a) facilitating access to participation in or development of distributed ledger,
blockchain or any digital data structure
b) raising capital for development of network or platform
token issued by blockchain developer in initial coin offering
example - crypto token & non-fungible token
can be used in exchange medium, means of payment & measure & store value
digital banking
digitization of all traditional banking activities & program that were available to
cust at bank branch
technology application ensuring seamless end-to-end processing of banking
transaction or operation
include online banking, mobile banking, mobile payment, electronic banking
(ATM, home banking, phone banking)
online banking
provision of facilities such as accessing acc, fund transfer, buy financial product
cust complete banking transaction electronically without having to visit bank
primarily focus on remote deposit, money transfer, bill pay & basic online
management acc
cust may access banking features & services via bank web from computer
log in acc to check balance, pay electricity bill.
access additional banking features such as loan or cc at many bank or online
banking portal
mobile banking
financial technology
computer program & other technology use to support banking & financial
services
integration of technology offering by financial services to improve use & delivery
to consumer
marketing of FS
intangibility inseparability
variability
perishability
cant be stored & must be produced quality depends on personnel
on demand & often can be conducting the transaction
produced by cust presence high quality management control is
challenging
fiduciary
responsibility risky
price
product
provide value with system to regularly check what cust need & want
understand cust attitude & behavior influenced by lifestyle & age
promotion
types of promotion - flyers, banner, TV, Radio, website, brochures
place
refers to who buy the product & modes of distributing the product
bank modes of distribution - banking premise, digital banking, mobile banking,
e-wallet