Subordinated debt refers to a type of loan or debt that is considered as lower priority or rank when it comes to repayment in case of bankruptcy or default. It means that if a company or individual is unable to pay back all their debts, the
subordinated debt will be paid after the other debt obligations are settled. So, it is a riskier investment compared to other types of debt, but it may offer higher returns to compensate for the increased risk.
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