Non-Purpose Investments
Investment property other than purpose investments.
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Purpose Investment
Investment property acquired to carry out the purpose of a governmental program for which the Bonds are issued (i.e., conduit loans, mortgage notes, mortgage-backed Securities and student loan obligations).
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Program Investment
Purpose investments that meet certain rules set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.148-1(b).
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120% Rule
Rule outlined in Section 147(b) of the code that states private activity bonds are not tax-exempt bonds if the weighted average maturity of the bond issue exceeds 120% of the average reasonably expected economic useful life of the facilities financed with the bond proceeds.