CUSIP Definition
Definitions of Data Fields in the CUSIP Request Applications
CUSIP Definition refers historically refers to the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures.
ISIN.net assists in the CUSIP application process.
| Field | Definition/Explanation |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Email Address | CUSIP identifier(s) confirmation will be sent to this email address; this email address is mandatory. |
| Secondary Email Address | CUSIP identifier(s) confirmation will be sent to this email address; this email address is optional. |
| Issuer Information | |
| Issuer Legal Description | Legal issuer name based on offering document. |
| Obligor | Corporation or entity that is the source of interest and principal payments on a debt security, not always the issuer. For example, the guarantor of a corporate bond or conduit in a municipal industrial development bond. |
| Co-obligor | An additional corporation or entity along with the obligor that is the source of interest and principal payments on a debt security. |
| State of Incorporation | State where the issuer is incorporated. |
| Issue Information | |
| Alt Min Tax | Indicate if issue pays interest that is subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for private activity bonds. |
| Annuity Type | Select type of annuity (i.e. – Variable, Fixed or Indexed). |
| Bank Qualified | Indicate if financial institutions may purchase and deduct a portion of the cost of carrying securities that are designated ‘bank-qualified’. |
| Bond Counsel | Law firm representing the issuer. |
| Bond Form | Select the form (bearer or registered) in which the security will be delivered. |
| Callable | Indicate if the issue has a provision that allows the issuer to redeem the security before maturity. |
| Currency | Select the currency for the security coming to market. |
| Dated Date | Issue Date; the date interest starts accruing on the security. |
| Depository Eligible | Indicate if the security will be held at DTCC, Euro, Clearstream etc. |
| Enhancements | Select additional backing or source of funds. |
| Financial Advisor | Firm that researches municipal bond issues and advises potential purchasers/underwriters. |
| First Coupon Date | First interest payment date. |
| Fund Form | Select load option. |
| Fund Investment Policy | Select the fund’s investment policy, as noted in the offering prospectus. |
| Fund Type | Select Closed End or Open End. |
| Guarantees | Select additional guarantee in the event of the issuer’s insolvency. |
| Insurance Type | Select type of policy (i.e. Whole Life, Universal Life, etc.). |
| Interest Payment Frequency | Select frequency of payments: monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual. |
| Issue Description | Security description based on offering document. |
| Maturity Dates | The date on which the principal amount becomes due and payable to the security holder. |
| Ownership Restrictions | Select if the issue ownership is free or restricted. |
| Paying Agent | Entity appointed by the issuer to handle the disbursement of funds. |
| Puttable | Select: Mandatory – A put on a bond that will occur if the bondholder does not take a specific action. Optional – A put feature that is exercised at the discretion of the bondholder. |
| Pre-refunded | Indicate bonds that have been refunded in advance with a specific call date. |
| Preferred Type | Select type of preferred/preference share: redeemable, exchangeable, etc. |
| Rate Type | Select type of interest for a debt security. |
| Redemption Options | Indicate type of redemption. |
| Remarketed | Indicate if the issue has been re-offered at a reset interest rate. |
| Sale Type | Select method of proposals for the purchase of a new municipal offering. |
| Secondarily Insured | Select secondary insurer. |
| Sinking Fund | Indicate if the issue has a sinking fund option. |
| Source Document | Select the document that is being submitted with this request. |
| Taxable | Indicate if interest on issue is not exempt from federal income tax. |
| Transfer Agent | Entity responsible for handling proxy solicitations, etc. for a Corporate Action. |
| Underwriter | Lead Manager. |
| Warrant Expiration Date | Date the warrant or right expires. |