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Subprime Explained

By , About.com GuideFebruary 24, 2010

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Still not sure what subprime is all about?  The subprime mortgage crisis sparked a global meltdown that we're still digging out of.

Most recognize that subprime loans were a bad idea, but they may not understand exactly why - or why the loans were made in the first place.

Paddy Hirsch uses images to explain the concept to visual learners.  Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.  He compares borrowers to cuts of meat, and if you go with it the analogy makes sense.  Subprime borrowers have less-than-prime:

You'll also see what a subprime loan is like and why they exist.  See the Marketplace Whiteboard to learn more.


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