Securitization
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-003043
The process of pooling contractual debts, such as mortgages, auto loans, or credit card receivables, and selling them as marketable securities to investors. This transforms illiquid assets into liquid financial instruments, allowing originators to transfer credit risk and raise capital. The securities are often structured into tranches with different risk and return profiles.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-003043 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
| Subject | Management Liability |
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