Tag: cash
Ratable Accrual Method
What is 'Ratable Accrual Method' A method for determining when and how much income was earned over a period of time. The...
Realization Multiple
What is a 'Realization Multiple' A realization multiple is a private equity measurement that values the return paid to an investor. The...
Reverse Mortgage
DefinitionA reverse mortgage is a type of home loan for older homeowners that requires no monthly mortgage payments. Borrowers are still responsible for property...
Return on Assets – ROA
Return on Assets (ROA) is a ratio designed to measure the efficiency of a company’s management. It indicates the company’s profitability as compared to...
Real Asset
What is a 'Real Asset' Real assets are physical assets that have value due to their substance and properties. Real assets include...
Rate And Term Refinance
If you're like most homeowners, your mortgage is probably the biggest financial commitment you've ever made. So if you're thinking of refinancing, it's important...
Small Cap
What is Small Cap? Small cap refers to companies with small market capitalization. The definition tends to change a lot, but it generally refers...
Safekeeping
What is 'Safekeeping' Safekeeping is the storage of assets or other items of value in a protected area. Individuals may...
Sale and Repurchase Agreement (SRA)
What is 'Sale and Repurchase Agreement - SRA' An open market operation, implemented by the central Bank of Canada, that is designed...
Sacred Cow
What is 'Sacred Cow' A firmly held mainstream belief that is considered to be true without independent verification. In finance, and in...