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Haircut
Discount applied to collateral value
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Haircut is the percentage reduction applied to collateral value when calculating loan amounts. For example, a 10% haircut on $100 stock collateral allows a $90 loan. Higher haircuts reduce lending risk but also borrowing capacity.
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#lending
#risk management
#margin requirements
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