Definition of Indenture



Indenture is a binding agreement that makes the performance of conditions obligatory for the parties. An indenture can contain many clauses and performance liabilities for both parties. In financial terms, indentures are commonly used in real estate agreements and bonds.

 


The real estate indentures are very common among real estate deals in which the agreement between the property owner and the real estate representative can perform certain tasks such as taking care of the property while the owner is away. In the case of bonds, the holder has a right to receive redemption value at the maturity date and an indenture makes it obligatory for the issuer to repay the principal to the lender.  


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