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High Liquidity and Flexibility: Repos provide financial institutions with quick access to cash without selling assets outright, allowing them to meet short-term funding needs. For example, overnight repos enable banks to manage daily liquidity fluctuations efficiently, preserving portfolio integrity.
Low-Cost Financing: Compared to unsecured loans, repos typically have lower interest rates (repo rates) due to the use of high-quality collateral, such as government securities. This makes them a cost-effective tool for borrowing, especially for large institutions.
Supports Monetary Policy: Central banks use repos to inject or withdraw liquidity from the financial system, helping to stabilize interest rates and promote economic growth. For instance, during economic downturns, repos can encourage lending by providing banks with accessible funds.

Counterparty Risk: If one party fails to fulfill the agreement, such as not repurchasing the securities, the other party may face losses. This risk is heightened during market stress when trust between counterparties diminishes.
Collateral Valuation Risk: The value of securities used as collateral can fluctuate, especially in volatile markets. A decline in collateral value, as seen with mortgage-backed securities in 2008, can lead to significant losses or liquidity issues.
Systemic Vulnerabilities: The repo market’s interconnected nature means disruptions can spread quickly, potentially destabilizing the broader financial system. Over-reliance on short-term repo funding can amplify liquidity shocks, as evidenced during the 2008 financial crisis.