As financial leverage increases, the cost of debt remains constant and then rises, while the cost of equity always rises.

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As financial leverage increases, the risk to equity holders increases, leading to a higher cost of equity. Initially, the cost of debt may remain constant, but as leverage continues to rise, the risk of default increases, causing the cost of debt to rise as well.

As Financial Leverage Increases, the Cost of Debt Remains Constant