What is arbitrage? Difference between LTV and icr ratio

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Arbitrage is the practice of taking advantage of price differences in different markets.

Arbitrage involves buying an asset in one market and selling it in another market where the price is higher.
LTV (Loan-to-Value) ratio is the ratio of a loan to the value of the asset being purchased.
ICR (Interest Coverage Ratio) is the ratio of a company's earnings before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.
LTV ratio is used in real estate financing while ICR ratio is used in corporate finance.
LTV ratio is used to determine the risk of a loan while ICR ratio is used to determine a company's ability to pay its interest expenses.

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