Rehypothecation

	Definition of 'Rehypothecation' When a broker pledges hypothecated client owned securities in a margin account to secure a bank loan.
	Investopedia explains 'Rehypothecation' This is also known as a margin loan.

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Hypothecation

When a person pledges a mortgage as collateral for a loan, it refers to the right that a banker has to liquidate goods if you fail to service a loan. The term also applies to securities ...
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An asset that is transferred to a lender for the purpose of securing debt. The lender of the debt maintains possession of the pledged asset, but does not have ownership unless default ...
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