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Securitization

Definition

Securitization is the financial practice of pooling various types of contractual debt, such as mortgages, auto loans, or credit card debt, and selling these assets to third-party investors as securities. This process transforms illiquid assets into marketable instruments, providing liquidity to originators and diversifying investment opportunities for purchasers. It is a method of transforming future cash flows into upfront capital.