A financial advisor who can tell you what a bank is likely to lend you, based on your net worth, is referred to as a(n):

• A. Lawyer
• B. Accountant
• C. Insurance agent
• D. Sales consultant

Answer: (B)

Understanding how net worth relates to borrowing power and which professional translates financial data for lenders. Lenders assess your ability to repay by looking at your net worth, which is derived from your financial statements. An accountant specializes in preparing and analyzing these statements, calculating assets minus liabilities, and interpreting cash flow and solvency. This expertise allows them to present an accurate financial picture to a bank and help gauge how much a lender is likely to offer. That alignment with financial data and loan viability is why an accountant is the best fit. Lawyers handle contracts and legal issues, insurance agents focus on coverage, and sales consultants emphasize selling, not the detailed financial analysis banks rely on to estimate lending capacity.