The Board has concluded that the date a commitment to extend credit becomes binding should be regarded as the date when the credit is extended, since:

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(a) On that date the parties should be aware of law and facts surrounding the transaction; and

(b) Generally, the date of contract is controlling for purposes of margin regulations and Federal securities law, regardless of the delivery of cash or securities.