Problem:
Best Hardware is considering financing for two activities. The first activity deals with the expansion of the business' warehouse to house inventory as demand is growing. The second activity consists on purchasing inventory for increased demand expected during the summer (an usual occurrence). What sources of financing would you consider as financial manager of Best Hardware for each project? Could you use one type of financing for the two activities? Would you expect a variation in interest rates offered by lenders for different sources? Explain your rationale.