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.
Treasury securities are considered to be of high credit quality and are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. That backing carries weight due to the federal government's taxing power and the relative size and strength of the U.S. economy.