Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (cmos)

Definition of "Collateralized mortgage obligations (cmos)"

Debbie Layman real estate agent

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Bonds that are secured by mortgage securities classified as either interest only or principal only strips (separate trading of registered interest and principal of securities). Insurance companies find CMOs desirable because of their predictable cash flow patterns.

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