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Second Lien Debt
Categories: Credit and Debt, Real Estate,
A debt that places its holders second in line in the case of bankruptcy or default. second lien debt holders receive compensation from property or other collateral after first lien debt is covered, making this type of loan a riskier investment. For example, a company issuing a homeowner a second mortgage will be able to claim assets only after the company issuing the first mortgage has completed its claim.
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Stable Value Fund
Categories: Mutual Funds, Retirement and Pension,
1. An investment option typically offered in retirement plans by employers or IRAs that are composed of guaranteed investment contracts, fixed-income funds, or capital-preservation funds. This is a popular investment vehicle for individuals nearing retirement because of stable interest and principle payments on these contracts. The returns from a stable value fund are secure, but can be small compared to other investments. A stable value fund should not be the only investment vehicle in the portfolio of an individual who has a long time until retirement. 2. A type of mutual fund that is regulated by the Department of Labor instead of the securities and exchange commission, which typically oversees mutual funds. Stable value funds are similar to bond funds, but they have insurance against principal losses. Money invested in stable value fund is combined with other cash infusion and used to purchase secure contracts from banks or insurance companies. These contracts include a guaranteed regular rate of return over the course of the contract.
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