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Basic Question 5 of 5

Asset-backed securities allow the borrower ______.

I. to separate the assets used as collateral from the corporation that is seeking the funding
II. lower the cost of debt
III. to achieve a desirable credit rating

User Contributed Comments 5

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Nightsurfer Is I really a function of ABSs or is it that they can be securitized that provides this?
cfacfa Nightsurfer: chicken or egg .. does it matter? these securities do allow borrowers to separate ...
Rotigga To clarify point III, the borrower itself DOES NOT achieve a desirable rating, but the ABS it issues can receive a desirable credit rating.
CJPerugini You are lowering your exposure to risk which will increase your credit rating.
khalifa92 I. assets are separated from the balance sheet into a separate entity.
II. lower cost of debt due to the direct claims made by investors.
III. enhanced risk-adjusted returns > higher rating.
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain benefits of securitization for issuers, investors, economies, and financial markets

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 17.