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Definition of "rehypothecate" []

  • To pledge hypothecated client-owned securities in a margin account to secure a bank loan; usually used for mortgages. (noun)

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Use "rehypothecate" in a sentence
  • "MF Global's standard agreement with customers permitted the firm to "borrow, pledge, repledge, transfer, hypothecate, rehypothecate, loan or invest any of the collateral" in customer accounts."