Refunding
A transaction in which refunding bonds are issued and their proceeds are used to pay off outstanding bonds.
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Refunded Bond
Outstanding Bonds which are paid off with all or a portion of the proceeds of Refunding Bonds.
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Refunding Bond
Bonds issued in a refunding to pay off the refunded bonds.
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Average Life
Number of years to the point at which half of the principal of the bond will have been retired, which in turn gives an indication as to how fast the principal is expected to amortize.