rehypothecate

English

Etymology

From re- +‎ hypothecate.

Verb

rehypothecate (third-person singular simple present rehypothecates, present participle rehypothecating, simple past and past participle rehypothecated)

1. (finance) To pledge hypothecated client-owned securities in a margin account to secure a bank loan; usually used for mortgages.

Derived terms

• rehypothecable
• rehypothecatable
• rehypothecation
• rehypothecator