Which of the following best describes a 'mezzanine loan' in commercial lending?
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A
A senior secured first-lien loan with the lowest interest rate in the capital stack
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B
A subordinated loan that sits between senior debt and equity, typically unsecured or secured by a pledge of ownership interests
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C
A short-term bridge loan used to fund construction before permanent financing
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D
A government-guaranteed loan program for small businesses