As "haircuts" increased during 2007-2009, financial institutions found that to borrow the same loan amount now required ________ collateral. no less default-free more
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A haircut refers to the reduction in the value of an asset used as collateral for a loan. It represents the difference between the market value of the asset and the amount that can be borrowed against it. Show more…
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