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Earnings retention ratioPlowback rate.Earnings retention ratio Similar MatchesRetentionRetentionThe number of units allocated to an underwriting syndicate member less the units held back by the syndicate manager for facilitating institutional sales and for allocation to nonmember firms. RetentionRetentionThis relates to monies withheld by lenders until certain mortgage conditions are met. This will normally relate to repairs or improvements to the property that the lender is insisting on. Retention rateRetention rateThe percentage of present earnings held back or retained by a corporation, or one minus the dividend payout rate. Also called the retention ratio. |
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