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CREDIT RESERVE Definition & Legal Meaning

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A contra account that is used to fund EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES. Reserves are established by deducting required amounts from operating revenues or current income, and are used when a COUNTERPARTY ceases to perform on a contractual obligation, such as a LOAN, BOND, payable, or DERIVATIVE. See also LOAN LOSS RESERVE.

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