Underwriter
A securities broker or dealer that purchases bonds from an issuer and resells them to investors.
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Commission
A form of remuneration received by a broker, dealer or dealer bank purchasing or selling Bonds when acting as agent for a customer. The Commission is typically a charge to the customer of a set fee per Bond.
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Private Business Use (PBU) and Tests
Any use of Bond proceeds in a trade or business carried on by a person other than a governmental unit. The private business tests are used in part to establish whether a bond is a private activity bond (PAB).