Debt, credit & capital structure · Core
Loan-to-value
Also called: LTV ratio
ELI5
Debt divided by the value of specified collateral.
Used in conversation
“How are we defining loan-to-value in this deck?”
Pitch context
You will see “Loan-to-value” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches debt, credit & capital structure.
Why it matters: In debt, credit & capital structure, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- IFRS Foundation — IFRS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Small Business Capital Formation GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Financial Accounting Standards Board — FASB Accounting Standards CodificationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Break-even pointSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Compliance and Disclosure InterpretationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16