Question

Potlatch Corporation has issued various types of bonds such as term bonds, income bonds, and debentures. Differentiate between term bonds, mortgage bonds, debenture bonds, income bonds, callable bonds, registered bonds, bearer or coupon bonds, convertible bonds, commodity-backed bonds, and deep discount bonds.

Answer 1

Answer:

Term bonds - Term bonds refer to bonds with the same maturity date and on that date their face value must be repaid.

Mortgage Bonds - this is a bond that is backed up by real estate as collateral thus giving the holder of these bonds a claim on said real estate.

Debenture bonds -  These types of bonds/ debt instruments are not secured by any collateral.

Income bonds - The coupon payments on such bonds are contingent on whether the company makes enough income to pay them in a given period.

Callable bond - These types of bonds are redeemable before the maturity date by the issuer.

Registered bonds - The bondholder's referent information is held by the issuer the main purpose of which is to ensure that payments are going to the right address.

Bearer or coupon bonds - These types of bonds can be transferred from one owner to another as the bond is not recorded in the holder's name.

Convertible bonds - These bonds are convertible into shares in the issuing company.

Commodity-backed bonds - Such bonds are valued based on the value of a certain asset that will be specified in the agreement.

Deep discount bonds - This kind of bond is sold at 80% or less than its face value.