Cuckoo: This bird lays its eggs in another birdâs nest ( which is where we get the word cuckold from), so itâs no surprise the bird is symbolic of infidelity and selfishness. Eagle: A bird of power, authority, victory, high status, and prowess. A divine messenger.
Securities-Based Lending. DEFINITION of 'Securities-Based Lending'. The practice of making loans using securities as collateral. Securities-based lending (SBL) provides ready access to capital that can be used for almost any purpose such as buying real estate, purchasing personal property like jewelry or a sports car, or investing in a business.
Unearned revenue (deferred revenue) refers to funds received by a seller for goods or services not yet delivered to the buyer. This article further defines and explains unearned revenue and deferred revenue, with numerical examples. The unearned revenue situation is familiar in many kinds of businesses. For example: When the purchaser of land or other real estate makes an initial deposit on the property, the seller has unearned revenue on the deposit until the sale transaction is completed and legal ownership is transferred.