purpose statement

Purpose statement

A form filed by a borrower that describes the use of a loan backed by securities, and guarantees that the funds lent will not be used illegally to buy securities against Federal Reserve regulations.

Purpose Statement

A form banks require borrowers to fill out when borrowing funds secured by margin stock in excess of a certain amount. The purpose statement indicates the reason the borrower is taking out the loan and guarantees that he/she will not use the funds to buy securities in violation of SEC or other regulations.

purpose statement

A document that states the use to which proceeds of a loan that is backed by securities are to be put. The borrower agrees not to use the funds to purchase securities in violation of Federal Reserve credit regulations.