If the borrower in a repo defaults, what does the lender get?
AThe borrower's shares
BA government refund
CNothing at all
DThe collateral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The collateral
The collateral protects the lender, who keeps the security if the borrower fails to repay.
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