Bond Insurer
A company that issues the bond insurance policy for a bond issue.
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Bond Insurance (Policy)
A financial Guaranty insurance policy provided by a Bond Insurer which pledges to make scheduled payments of Interest and Principal of a Bond Issue in the event the Issuer is unable to make those payments on time. The Bond Insurer is typically given rights under the bond documents and will direct remedies on Default.
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Guaranty
A third party’s promise to pay the debt service on the bonds or perform some other obligation, which is the primary obligation of another party.
Default
Breach of a covenant, promise or duty imposed by the bond, bond resolution/ordinance, an indenture or other financing document.
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In a competitive sale, it is the term used for when the bids on the bonds are received by the issuer. In a negotiated sale, it is the term used for the process and result of the determination by the underwriter(s) and the issuer of the Interest Rates and public offering prices at which the bonds…