Term Bond
Bonds which come due on a single maturity date but which may be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption.
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Serial Bonds
Maturities of a Bond Issue which mature in consecutive years or other shorter periods. Generally, Serial Bonds have a different Interest Rate for each maturity. Serial Bonds are not subject to Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption.
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General Obligation Bond Payable from General Fund (“GFGO”)
A type of general obligation (GO) bond not secured by a specific pledge of taxing power, and in which the issuer cannot be compelled to increase taxes.