Competitive Bid / Sale
A method of selling bonds in which one or more underwriters submit proposals for the purchase of the bonds.
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Negotiated Sale
The sale of a New Issue of Bonds by an Issuer through an exclusive agreement with an Underwriter or Underwriting Syndicate selected by the Issuer. A Negotiated Sale is distinguished from a Competitive Sale, which involves a public bidding process for the purchase of the Bonds.
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Defeasance
Termination of the rights and interests of the bondholders and release of liens on the security upon final payment of debt service or deposit of guaranteed payment in an irrevocable escrow fund.