A Rise in Interest Rates Hurts Thrifts Because It

question 11

Multiple Choice

A rise in interest rates hurts thrifts because it

• A)reduces their net worth.
• B)raises the market value of their mortgages.
• C)decreases their cost of funds.
• D)increases their tax liability to the federal government.

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