The Discount Window is a facility provided by the Federal Reserve where banks can borrow money at the discount rate. This facility is meant for financial institutions that are in need of short-term funding to meet reserve requirements.
A repurchase transaction, also known as a 'repo,' is a form of discounting where a corporation raises immediate funds by selling negotiable paper to a bank with the agreement to repurchase the paper upon its maturity.
An uncommitted facility represents a provisional agreement wherein a bank may lend funds to a company on a short-term basis, though it is not legally bound to extend the specified amount.
