subprime

/ˈsʌb.pɹʌɪm//ˈsʌb.pɹaɪm/

noun

  1. 1

    A subprime loan.

adjective

  1. 1

    Less than prime; inferior.

  2. 2

    (now worldwide) 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).

  3. 3

    Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.

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