HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt UnderwriterThe financial definition for Underwriter:A 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. 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. Underwriters discountUnderwriters discountSee: Gross spread Click to compare definitions of Underwriter Click to view definitions beginning un |