Securitization Law

2 Credit Hours

This interdisciplinary seminar is an overview of the legal, tax, financial and accounting issues that arise in securitization of financial assets. Securitization is a growing corporate finance technique that affects virtually all aspects of consumer and business loans. You will learn about the causes of the 2008-2009 financial crisis and the important regulatory reforms in the aftermath. You’ll learn the risks of securitization as well as the benefits of structured finance for businesses, consumers, investors and the economy as a whole. We’ll cover legal principles from the fields of bankruptcy, secured transactions, securities, banking regulation, tax, derivatives, real estate, and pension plan regulation in a mostly fun and interactive environment. We’ll also cover relevant aspects of financial accounting, rating agency methodology and financial analysis. This course is useful background for any future business law career.