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subprime

/ˈsʌb.pɹaɪm/

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What does subprime mean?

adjective

  1. Less than prime; inferior.
  2. Designating a loan (typically at a greater than usual rate of interest) offered to a borrower who is not qualified for other loans (for example, because of a poor credit history).

noun

  1. A subprime loan.
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adjective

  1. (dated) Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈsʌb.pɹaɪm/

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