Structured Finance

Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO)
Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) is a complex financial product that is structured and sold to investors, leveraging various types of debt instruments like bonds, mortgages, and loans as collateral.
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS)
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) are a type of mortgage-backed security that is secured by mortgages on commercial properties rather than residential real estate.
Participating Mortgage (Loan)
A Participating Mortgage (Loan) is a financing arrangement where the lender is permitted to share in a portion of the property's income or the resale proceeds, alongside the fixed principal and interest payments.
Securitized Investment Vehicle (SIV)
A Securitized Investment Vehicle (SIV) is a type of structured investment, typically in the form of an entity established to purchase and manage a pool of assets using various types of funding, including short-term commercial paper and medium-term notes.

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