Collateralized Debt
/kəˈlætrəˌlaɪzd dɛt/
Definitions
- (n.) A debt obligation secured by collateral assets pledged by the borrower to reduce lender risk.
The company issued collateralized debt to finance its expansion while providing security to investors.
Forms
- collateralized debt
- collateralized debts
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Commentary
Collateralized debt is frequently structured to mitigate credit risk, often forming the basis for securitization in structured finance.
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