Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010.
investment grade loan — England, Wales A loan made to a borrower with a good credit rating. A borrower s credit rating is determined by a rating agency or, in some cases, more than one agency. Standard & Poor s ratings for investment grade loans range from AAA to BBB .… … Law dictionary
investment-grade loan — England, Wales A loan made to a borrower with a good credit rating. A borrower s credit rating is determined by a rating agency or, in some cases, more than one agency. Standard & Poor s ratings for investment grade loans range from AAA to BBB .… … Law dictionary
speculative grade debt — See sub investment grade loan. Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010 … Law dictionary
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