One can also access the loans in spite of a bad credit rating as most lenders consider the overall financial health of the borrower, not just relying on the credit score. (nation21loans.com)
It normally gives you a snapshot of the overall financial health of your plan by indicating the extent to which it is funded. (moneysense.ca)
It actually reminds me of my corporate law class in law school, where I think I remember learning that companies must be in pretty good financial health in order to approve dividends. (dividendsdiversify.com)