Not to be confused with the probability that the borrower will be unable to meet the obligations of principal and interest payments, default risk is the possibility of the borrower violating one of the many covenants within the bond agreement.

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Default risk refers to the likelihood that a borrower will fail to make the required principal and interest payments, not just the violation of covenants.

Not to Be Confused with the Probability That the Borrower