Is Angus really in default .....3 Sep 2025 19:45
Or is it a case of ........
A company would not be classed as being in default, even after missing a principal payment, if the lender agrees to a temporary forbearance due to financial difficulty and considers the relationship with the borrower to still be sound. Key factors include how quickly the payment is made, open communication with the lender, and whether the lender decides to waive their right to consider it a default.
Forbearance:
The lender may agree to a temporary forbearance, such as lower payments or a payment holiday, if the company is facing genuine financial difficulty. This shows the lender still has confidence in the borrower's ability to repay