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Single Purpose Entityor Special Purpose Entity or “Spe”

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Updated 10-31-2026

Single Purpose Entityor Special Purpose Entity or “Spe”

an entity (typically but not always a limited liability company) designed to provide bankruptcy-remote protections for a lender.

American Bar Association Glossary of Real Estate Terms

ABA · p. 10

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