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Represents the overcollateralization ratio maintained during the period under covenant compliance. Overcollateralization ratio is calculated by dividing the total principal balance of all collateral in the CDO by the total principal balance of the bonds associated with the applicable ratio.

No definition available.

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Represents the amount payable on default of senior debt under debt instrument.

No definition available.

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Represents information pertaining to redemption value of debt instrument.

No definition available.

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Represents the interest coverage ratio required to be maintained under covenant compliance. Interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing interest income by interest expense for the classes senior to those retained by the entity.

No definition available.

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Represents the overcollateralization ratio required to be maintained under covenant compliance. Overcollateralization ratio is calculated by dividing the total principal balance of all collateral in the CDO by the total principal balance of the bonds associated with the applicable ratio.

No definition available.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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