Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) A short-term interest-bearing security issued in the anticipation of larger future bond issues. Investopedia Says: Bond anticipation notes are smaller short-term bonds issued by governments and corporations. Knowing that the proceeds of the larger future issue will cover the anticipation notes, the issuing bodies use the notes as short-term financing. Related Terms: Bond Construction Loan Note - CLN Creditor Debt Debt Financing Equity Financing Project Finance Revenue Anticipation Note - RAN Tax Anticipation Note - TAN |