Financial Securities

Beneficial Interest
Beneficial interest refers to the right to enjoy the benefits of ownership of a property or asset without necessarily holding the legal title. This can arise in various contexts, such as trusts, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and financial securities.
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO)
A collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO) is a type of security backed by a pool of mortgage loans that are structured into different classes, each with distinct maturities. CMOs, often using Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMICs) as a standard investment vehicle, provide investors with specified periodic interest and principal payments.
Floating Rate
A floating rate is an interest rate on a loan, bond, or other fixed-income security that fluctuates over time according to a specific benchmark or index. This rate is not fixed and can change throughout the term of the financial instrument.

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