Suppose the estimated linear probability model used by an FI to predict business loan applicant default probabilities is PD = 0.03X1 + 0.02X2 – 0.05X3 + error, where X1 is the borrower’s debt/equity ratio, X2 is the volatility of borrower earnings, and X3 is the borrower’s profit margin. For a particular loan applicant, X1 = 0.75, X2 = 0.25, and X3 = 0.10.

a. What is the projected probability of default for the borrower?

b. What is the projected probability of repayment if the debt–equity ratio is 2.5?

c. What is a major weakness of the linear probability model?