Which of the Following Describes the Waterfall Typically Used for Mortgages

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the waterfall typically used for mortgages pre-crisis?

• A) A distribution of cash flows to tranches with priority given to tranche with the highest rating
• B) A distribution of cash flows to tranches in proportion to their outstanding principals
• C) A distribution of losses to tranches so that tranches bear losses in proportion to their outstanding principals
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Liquidation Rights

The rights of a corporation's shareholders to a proportional share of the assets if the company is dissolved, after debts and obligations have been paid.

Solvency Test

An assessment to determine if a company can meet its long-term financial obligations.

Common Shareholders

Investors who own shares of common stock in a corporation, granting them voting rights and a residual claim on the company's assets in the event of liquidation.

Voting Power

The ability or right of an individual or group to influence decisions through the act of voting, often in the context of corporate governance or political elections.