AA+/ AA1
Ratings agencies' highest rating given to an insurance carrier or a security. It connotes that only a little risk to no risk of default is present and is often given to securities that posses AMBAC or an another kind of insurance banking. Policyholders or investors are assured that their money are secured with this kind of rating.
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WAL
Weighted Average Life (WAL) refers to the average number of years that each dollar in an unpaid principal on a loan or mortgage remains outstanding ...
Operating Loss - OL
A loss resulting from the main business operations. Extraordinary or peripheral income and expenses are not included.
Base Metals
Metals that rust, damaged or wears off easily when exposed to air or moisture. Commercial and industrial applications is where the base metals are ...
Deferred Annuity
A type of annuity contract that delays payments of income, installments or a lump sum until the investor elects to receive them. This type of annui ...
Child Support
Monetary payments made to the custodial parent after finalizing divorce proceedings. The court awards the terms of the child support, which are nor ...
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