Monday, July 21, 2014

Why would a non-profit issue taxable bonds?

To avoid regulation.   Apparently, universities are increasingly issuing taxable bonds (where the bond buyer has to pay taxes on the interest) in order to get greater flexibility in where those funds can be used.   In effect, the borrowers are paying more interest to avoid covenants imposed the federal government.

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