Though Most Thrift Institutions Have Had Expanded Asset/service Privileges for Several

question 16

Multiple Choice

Though most thrift institutions have had expanded asset/service privileges for several years, few have expanded very far beyond mortgage related activities for all but one of the following reasons:

• A) unfamiliarity with new, competitive markets.
• B) lack of experienced employees trained in the new areas.
• C) reluctance to challenge the banking industry.
• D) concern over possible loss of federal income tax advantages

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