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SUPERSINKER

The shortest living trance of a mortgage in a series. It is retired through early repayment.

SWAP

An over the counter derivative with periodic payments. They mature in 1 to 10 years. For the foreign markets it is a pair of spot and forward transactions. The spot offsets the

SWAPTION

A receiver payer swap where the buyer can enter a swap at a predetermined rate in the future.

SYNDICATE AGREEMENT

The contract syndicate members agree to. It designates the structure, rules, and time period. AKA underwriting agreement. Refer to subscription agreement.

SWINGLINE

Short term back up credit given to a borrower as needed. They are used when commercial paper issuers when investors won’t roll over maturing paper. AKA backup line.

SUITABILITY RISK

Loss that occurs when clients are mismatched with investment opportunites. Refer to ultra vires.

SYNTHETIC LENDING FACILITY

A forward agreement to buy undrawn loans or credit agreements. The investor gets a commitment fee. AKA synthetic credit facility.

TAG ALONG RIGHTS

The right to protect minority interest in the event of a hostile takeover bid. If the bid passes the minority can join the majority. Refer to drag along rights.

TAILING A HEDGE

When a hedge is discounted using present value because the value changes daily.

TAKEDOWN

The funding of a lease for 1 to 15 years. Used to fund inventory.

TAKEOVER BID

The price paid for a company. Refer to anyandall bid, two tier bid, and take over.

TAKEOVER

When a company offers to buy another to improve profits, clients access, and assets. It can be friendly or hostile. Refer to bid.

SYNTHETIC UNDERLYING

A position created when long and short options are combined on the same security. Refer to synthetic long and short positions.

SUBPRIME LOAN

An asset secured loan usually having a low loan to value ratio given to a client with a poor credit history such as a delinquency or default. Refer to B & C

TEASER

A low interest rate or a high deposit rate used to entice investors. After several quarters the normal rates apply.

TEARUP PRICE

The closeout price of a derivative. It is used to calculate profit spread. AKA unwind price.

TEMPERATURE DERIVATIVE

A derivative effected by the temperature index.Payment is made based on temperature movement. It is traded on a seasonal basis. Refer to temperature linked bond.

TENDER PANEL

A syndicate of banks that sells notes for an issuer. They purchase the remaining unsold securities.

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