The risk to the firm of borrowing using short-term credit is usually greater than if it used long-term debt.Added risk stems from greater variability of interest costs on short-term debt.Even if its long-term prospects are good,the firm's lender may not renew a short-term loan if the firm is even temporarily unable to repay it.

Short-term Credit

Credit facilities, such as loans or lines of credit, that are due for repayment within a short period, typically less than one year.

Interest Costs

The expense incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, usually expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Long-term Debt

Financial obligations of a company or individual that are due after a period of one year or more.