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Raresubprime
The correct spelling is subprime.
How to pronounce subprime
noun
IPA: /ˈsʌb.pɹʌɪm/
Say it like: Sub-pri-me
The correct spelling is subprime. A subprime loan.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A subprime loan.
adjective
- 1.Less than prime; inferior.
- 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.Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.
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