Which of the following is a possible advantage to a company choosing a loan with a long-term rate of 4.2% over a short-term loan with a rate of 3.5%? a. A long- term loan makes them more eligible to become a public company. b. The tax deductions will be more beneficial with a long-term loan. c. With a long-term loan, the interest cost would remain constant over the loan life. d. A long-term loan will always lower the interest rate after 5 years. e. A short-term loan would likely decrease their credit rating.