Indenture Vs Credit Agreement In Clark
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The terms of the Indenture are tailored to reflect the specific type of transaction and issuer. Like credit agreements,1 an Indenture contains lending and repayment terms. In contrast to credit agreements, however, the lender is not a party to an Indenture.
The credit agreement usually carries a term of five years or less; the indenture is usually seven to ten years in duration. The credit agreement can be, and often is, amended with some regularity; the indenture may only be amended by consent solicitation, which is costly and time consuming.
The terms of the Indenture are tailored to reflect the specific type of transaction and issuer. Like credit agreements,1 an Indenture contains lending and repayment terms. In contrast to credit agreements, however, the lender is not a party to an Indenture.
An indenture is a particular formal contract or deed made between two or more parties. Beginning in medieval England, an indenture can be defined as a specific agreement within a contract noted with a specific duration or significance.
The terms of the Indenture are tailored to reflect the specific type of transaction and issuer. Like credit agreements,1 an Indenture contains lending and repayment terms. In contrast to credit agreements, however, the lender is not a party to an Indenture.
A bond agreement is a legal contract between an issuer and the holder of a bond. The issuer agrees to repay the principal, usually at maturity, plus interest on time at a specified rate. Bonds are issued by governments or corporations in order to raise capital for projects that they need funding for.
