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Size of First Loss

An alternative term for attachment point; the lower tranche boundary that specifies, in addition to the upper tranche boundary (detachment...

ABS

It stands for asset backed security; a security that is created by means of a process called "securitization"- the creation...

Asset-Backed Security

A security that is created by means of a process called "securitization"- the creation of securities backed by pools of...

TTLM

It stands for tranche thickness loss multiple; in relation to a tranche and tranche thickness, it is the loss coverage...

Tranche Thickness Loss Multiple

In relation to a tranche and tranche thickness, it is the loss coverage multiple defined by dividing the tranche thickness...

Tranche Thickness

A measure of how much of losses a tranche can absorb as part of the overall securitized structure. It is...

Thick Tranche

A tranche that has a big width. In other words, the the difference between its exhaustion percentage (detachment point) and...

Thin Tranche

A tranche that has a small width. In other words, the the difference between its exhaustion percentage (detachment point) and...

Tranche Width

The difference between the exhaustion percentage (detachment point) and the attachment percentage (attachment point). It represents the percentage of capital...

Attachment Point

The lower tranche boundary that specifies, in addition to the upper tranche boundary (detachment point), a collateralized debt obligation tranche...