ABS

From Reuters Financial Glossary

Synonym: Asset-backed Securities

Securities collateralized by assets such as car loans and credit card receivables, which can be seized if the debtor defaults. ABS are created by the process of securitization whereby banks pool types of loans and use them as collateral or security against a bond issue.

See also: Securitization

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