Definitions for "margin loan"
Keywords:  broker, lent, collateral, reg, boost
A loan from a broker to a client that essentially functions as a margin account....
A loan made by a broker to an owner of a security. The loan can be used for any purpose and functions just like a margin account.
Margin loans are funds lent by brokers to investors in order to buy securities or invest in funds. Because the investor is investing without paying cash up-front, margin loans represent a form of gearing.
a convenient line of credit that, if used properly, can be a significant investment tool
a flexible line of credit to invest in shares
an interest-only line of credit you can use to invest in a portfolio of shares and managed funds
Vehicle through which borrowed funds are made available, at a stated interest rate, in a margin transaction.