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underwrite

[uhn-der-rahyt, uhn-der-rahyt] / ˌʌn dərˈraɪt, ˈʌn dərˌraɪt /


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Banks have less credit risk from software companies affected by AI because they have tighter underwriting standards than those of private lenders.

From MarketWatch

Investors and analysts are worried about underwriting standards in the industry, the transparency of the valuation process for unlisted assets and the quality of loan portfolios.

From MarketWatch

IPO, with the potential to increase the offering by an additional 15% under its underwriting agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Selling reinsurance helps get around the lack of U.S. insurers underwriting such risks directly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amherst estimates that roughly 85% of its tenants wouldn’t qualify for a mortgage because of credit constraints or other underwriting restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal