Participation certificate

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Participation certificate

Participation certificate is a share of lease revenues generated from an agreement made by a municipality. The municipality pursues this arrangement in lieu of offering a bond issue that's supported by lease revenues, usually to avoid restrictions on debt levels. Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Sallie Mae issue and guarantee participation certificates.

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