What Is "Firm Commitment" Underwriting

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is "firm commitment" underwriting?

• A)Broker's guarantee of the price to the borrower.
• B)Broker sells as much of the debt issue as possible.
• C)Debt that is backed by specific collateral.
• D)Feature that permits the borrower to redeem before maturity.

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