AAFM CWM_LEVEL_2 Question Answer
Section B (2 Mark)
A financial institution plans to issue a group of bonds backed by a pool of automobile loans. However, they fear that the default rate on the automobile loans will rise well above 4 percent of the portfolio – the projected default rate. The financial institution wants to lower the interest payments if the loan default rate rises too high. Which type of credit derivative contract would you most recommend for this situation?