American homeowners are also much more likely to walk away from their debts because many mortgages are "non-recourse", meaning that lenders cannot come after borrowers' other assets.
The offering is the latest sign of big companies taking advantage of thawing credit markets, including maturing technology companies with ample cash reserves that once shunned debt.
The offering is the latest sign of big companies taking advantage of thawing credit markets, including maturing technology companies with ample cash reserves that once shunned debt.