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Bona Fide Insights: Debt Service Funds Demystified

Sandee Stallings, BLX - 07/01/2025

Curious about the arbitrage rebate complexities of debt service funds in tax-exempt bond transactions? In this episode of BLXonCOMPLIANCE, we break down the rules and nuances around arbitrage rebate for debt service funds and what it takes to maintain a bona fide fund. Watch the video to learn key tips on how to monitor debt service funds through understanding timing and allowable carryovers, how to treat an excess, and how to limit you arbitrage liability.
(July 1, 2025)

Curious about the arbitrage rebate complexities of debt service funds in tax-exempt bond transactions? In this episode of BLXonCOMPLIANCE, we break down the rules and nuances around arbitrage rebate for debt service funds and what it takes to maintain a bona fide fund. Watch the video to learn key tips on how to monitor debt service funds through understanding timing and allowable carryovers, how to treat an excess, and how to limit you arbitrage liability.
(July 1, 2025)




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