Asset-backed commercial paper is a short-term investment that uses the assets of the issuing company as collateral, making it less risky than other investments. It can be a collateralized debt obligation or a collateralized mortgage obligation, and government-sponsored companies are some of the largest issuers. During a credit crunch, the government may create funds to […]

Asset-backed commercial paper is a short-term financing option for businesses, often used to meet immediate cash flow needs. It can be backed by collateral and is repaid when accounts receivable are due. It provides liquidity to an economy, but there is a risk of default if loans are made to non-creditworthy companies. Almost every business, […]

Businesses use short-term financing called commercial paper, which can be asset-backed and repaid when customers pay. It is cheaper than lines of credit and provides liquidity to economies. However, if issued to non-creditworthy companies, it can lead to a lack of discipline and risk of default. Nearly every business, large or small, will at some […]