Securities Lending Agreement

Securities Lending Agreement

An agreement governing the loan of a stock, derivative, or other security to an investor. A securities lending agreement requires the borrower to put up collateral, such as cash, security, or a letter of credit. It also states how long the loan lasts, what fee the lender receives, and the amount and type of collateral. Securities lending agreements are important to short selling, in which an investor borrows securities in order to immediately sell them.