Senior bond

Senior Bond

A bond that has higher priority compared to another in the event of liquidation. That is, if a company goes bankrupt and is liquidated, holders of a senior bond must be paid before holders of junior debt. It is a type of senior security. See also: Absolute priority rule.

Senior bond.

Senior bonds offer slightly lower interest rates than subordinated or junior bonds because they are considered less risky.

A senior bond has priority in interest payments, and if a bond issuer defaults, or runs into difficulty paying off debt, holders of senior bonds have a prior claim in receiving whatever monies are available.