Guaranty
Definition
Guaranty (Guarantee). A commitment whereby something, such as a debt, cash flows on a debt instrument (e.g., interest payments), or performance of some obligation, is guaranteed if the person or organization with primary liability fails to perform
It is a promise or assurance by a person or institution to pay a loan in the event that the borrower fails to meet its obligation. With a guarantee cover, the lender's risks are minimized.
See Also
- Financial Guarantee
- Barron's Dictionary of Business and Economics Terms, Fifth Edition, 2012
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