The Bundling of Mortgages Together and the Issuing of Securities

question 46

Multiple Choice

The bundling of mortgages together and the issuing of securities for their financing made it possible for investment banks to

• A) reduce their exposure to risk in the event that the overall mortgage default rate rose.
• B) reduce the amount of capital required to back these bundled securities.
• C) build up large reserves so they would be able to meet their obligations even if the mortgage default rate rose substantially.
• D) quickly access funds to meet short-term debt obligations.

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Definitions:

Levator Muscle

A group of muscles used in the body for various functions including lifting, such as the Levator ani in the pelvis.

Part

A section or portion of something that is separate from the whole.

Connective Tissues

Types of tissue in the body that maintain the form of organs and provide cohesion and internal support.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that contract to produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.