subprime

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Synonyms: sub-prime, sub prime, sublime, supreme, surprise, suprise, surprize, subprior, subtribe, subprimate, suberize

Antonyms: sub-prime, sub prime, sublime, supreme, surprise, suprise, surprize, subprior, subtribe, subprimate, suberize

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Adjective

1. Less than [[prime]]; [[inferior]].
2. {{lb|en|US|banking|now worldwide}} {{n-g|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. {{lb|en|US|banking|dated}} {{n-g|Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.}}

Noun

1. A subprime loan.

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