Which One of the Following Will Maximize the Value of an IO

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following will maximize the value of an IO strip?

• A)prepaying all mortgages in the underlying mortgage pool
• B)minimizing the duration of the underlying mortgage pool
• C)maximizing the value of the PO strip
• D)amortizing the bonds in the underlying pool faster than anticipated
• E)creating conditions where no prepayments occur in the underlying mortgage pool

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Definitions:

Collateral

A borrower's asset that is given to a lender to secure the repayment of a loan.

Default

The failure to fulfill an obligation, especially failing to pay back a loan on time.

Surety

is a person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance, such as fulfilling the terms of a contract or repaying a loan.

Default

Failure to fulfill a legal obligation or agreement, such as not making a payment on a loan by the due date.