extendable bond

extendable bond definition - business

extendable bond

A long-term debt security that permits the owner to extend the maturity such that interest payments continue and the principal repayment is delayed beyond the original date. This relatively rare type of bond works to the advantage of investors during periods of declining interest rates.

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