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collateral

Definition

Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or other credit, and subject to seizure in the event of default. also called security.

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Nearby Terms

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collateral calls
collateral creditor
collateral management
collateral note

Popular 'Lending & Credit' Terms

equity
triple net lease
leverage
interest rate
amortization
security
accounts receivable
quick ratio
financial leverage
accounts payable

Related Terms

after-acquired collateral
asset-based lending
blanket lien
buying on margin
cash collateral
Collateralized Bond Obligation
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
cross-collateralization
hypothecation
rehypothecation

Mentioned in these terms

collateralized debt obligation squared (CDO-squared)
collateral assignment
collateralized borrowing and lending obligation (CBLO)
collateralized
collateralized security
collateralized debt obligation
general loan and collateral agreement
collateral trust certificate
synthetic collateralized debt obligation
collateral note