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.
(For more discussion, see CBOâs report Federal Debt and Interest Costs.) The net amount that the Treasury borrows by selling securities to the public (the amounts that are sold minus the amounts that have matured) is influenced primarily by the annual budget deficit.