HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt UnderwriteThe financial definition for Underwrite:To guarantee, as to guarantee the issuer of securities a specified price by entering into a purchase and sale agreement. To bring securities to market. Similar MatchesLead underwriterLead underwriterThe head of a syndicate of financial firms that are sponsoring an initial public offering of securities or a secondary offering of securities. Could also apply to bond issues. Managing underwriterManaging underwriterThe leading firm in an underwriting group, which originates the deal and acts as an agent for the group. UnderwriterUnderwriterA firm, usually an investment bank, that buys an issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors. In general, A party that guarantees the proceeds to the firm from a security sale, thereby in effect taking ownership of the securities. Further SuggestionsUnderwriters discountClick to compare definitions of Underwrite Click to view definitions beginning un |