Leveraged Loan

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Definition: Leveraged Loan


Leveraged Loan


Full Definition of Leveraged Loan


A loan provided to a company already holding a considerable amount of debt. Because the company being given the loan is already highly leveraged this type of loan carries more risk to investors, who require higher rates of return in order to compensate for the higher risk of default or insolvency.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Leveraged Loan are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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