What is the meaning of agencies?

Slang for securities issued by an agency of the federal government, or a corporation chartered by Congress, such as the FHLMC, FNMA or GNMA. See: agency issues.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). agencies. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/agencies/definitions/1147382
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "agencies" http://smartdefine.org/agencies/definitions/1147382 (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, agencies, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/agencies/definitions/1147382>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "agencies" 21 October 2010. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/agencies/definitions/1147382>
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