rehypothecation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

rehypothecation rehypothecations

Etymology

From rehypothecate + -ion, alternatively re- + hypothecation.

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