rehypothecate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pledge hypothecated client-owned securities in a margin account to secure a bank loan; usually used for mortgages.

Word forms

rehypothecate rehypothecates rehypothecating rehypothecated

Etymology

From re- + hypothecate.

Derived words

rehypothecable rehypothecatable rehypothecation rehypothecator
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