This is why I think the New York judge thinks he needs Trump’s financial statement. If Trump loses his appeal, then the bond company gives up $175 million and Donald Trump must give up the rest (464 - 175) $289 million. This New York judge wants to know how Trump will come up with $289 million so he can issue a court order to seize those assets.
That’s correct. Courts also often require the disclosure of a bond’s payment source, originally to ensure the funds being used are not evidence or fruits of a crime.