Describe the Steps Involved in a Typical Margin Transaction

question 21

Essay

Describe the steps involved in a typical margin transaction.

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Definitions:

Financing Statement

A document filed to give public notice that a lender has a security interest in the collateral offered by a borrower.

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that has been pledged, usually to secure repayment of a debt or performance of some other obligation.

Priority

The status of being regarded or treated as more important than other matters.

Purchase Money Security Interest

A security interest that is (1) taken or retained by the seller of collateral to secure all or part of its purchase price or (2) taken by a debtor to acquire rights in or the use of the collateral if the value is so used.