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.
Debt Securities, a Fancy Name for Bonds. When a business borrows to grow, first it will borrow using traditional means; the banks. Banks donât want to take too much risk, so they will only lend so much to any one business. The business then must go to the capital markets and issue a debt security which is called a bond.