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.
Their rates are considered an important benchmark: Because Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury, they represent the rate at which investment is considered risk-free. Click on the links below to find a fuller explanation of the term. Updated 4/19/2017. Treasury securities.