Credit Support
Credit enhancement
status: draft
Structural protection for senior capital, such as overcollateralization, subordination, reserve accounts, excess spread, guarantees, or insurance.
What to watch
Enhancement protects capital providers but costs originator economics. Know which forms trap cash, dilute residual yield, or require cash funding at close.
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