Debt

Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs) assist in the capitalization of housing markets. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is their watchdog (FHFA). The GSEs are crucial to the mortgage market’s liquidity, stability, and affordability, especially for long-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac […]

The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio compares a company’s total obligations to its shareholder equity and is used to determine how much leverage it has. Higher leverage ratios usually imply a company or stock that poses a greater risk to investors. The D/E ratio, on the other hand, is difficult to evaluate across sector groupings because acceptable

Any outstanding HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP, OS-HELP, SA-HELP, and VET Student Loans (before to 1 July 2019) debts are included in your HELP debt. VET Student Loans debt was separated from HELP debt on July 1, 2019. Students enrolled in a VSL program after that date will owe a VSL debt. Once you earn enough

A debt trap, in technical terms, is a situation in which the amount of debt you owe grows out of control. When you spend more than you make, you wind up in this scenario. However, life happens. Unforeseen occurrences, a decision to seek an education, or poor preparation can lead to debt that takes years

When a firm needs to raise funds, it can choose between two types of financing: equity and debt financing. Debt financing entails borrowing money, whereas equity financing entails selling a portion of the company’s stock. The fundamental advantage of equity financing is that the money obtained through it is not subject to repayment. The corporation

“Aren’t all mutual funds the same?” you might wonder. After all, isn’t it a Mutual Fund?” Gokul enquired. Harish, a Mutual Fund distributor, smiled at him. Many people had made such a statement before, and he was all too familiar with it. A lot of individuals believe that all mutual funds are the same. There

If you have any doubts about whether or not you owe a debt, your best option is to write a debt dispute letter to the collection agency, requesting that the debt be validated. A debt dispute letter requests that the collection agency verify that you owe the bill and that they have precise information and

When it comes to investing in developing market bonds, investors have two options. The first is to invest in dollar-denominated debt issued by developing countries around the world. The term “dollar-denominated” merely signifies that the bonds are issued in US dollars, eliminating the need for US investors to convert foreign currencies when purchasing the bonds.

While both debt and equity investments can yield strong returns, there are several distinctions to be aware of. Bonds and mortgages are examples of debt investments that include set payments to the investor, including interest. Stocks, for example, are equity investments that give you a “claim” on the company’s earnings and/or assets. The most popular

Debt funds generally invest in debt and money market securities. Commercial papers (CPs), certificates of deposits (CDs), Treasury bills (T-Bills), and other money market products are examples. Non-convertible debentures (NCDs), Government Bonds or G-Secs, and other debt market products are examples. The primary goal of debt or money market instruments investing is to generate revenue