Securitization Refers to

question 43

Multiple Choice

Securitization refers to

• A)changing the mix in a financial portfolio away from stocks and toward bonds.
• B)selling directly to investors loans or securities that were formerly held by financial intermediaries.
• C)banks insisting that collateral be supplied on previously unsecured loans.
• D)reducing the exposure of a bank's portfolio to interest rate risk.

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Definitions:

Industry Averages

Statistical benchmarks aggregating performance metrics, such as revenue or profits, across companies within a specific industry.

Competitors

Individuals or entities that compete within the same industry or market, offering similar or alternative products or services to the same customer base.

Income Statement

A financial document that reports a company's revenues, expenses, and profit over a specified time period.

Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company has available at any given time, reflecting its liquidity.