The risk that an investment will default, i.e., the borrower or guarantor (the bond or investment contract issuer) will not pay principal and interest as scheduled. (See also impaired securities.)
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The risk that an investment will default, i.e., the borrower or guarantor (the bond or investment contract issuer) will not pay principal and interest as scheduled. (See also impaired securities.)