The Following Information Is Available from the Financial Statements of Cosmotropolis

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Short Answer

The following information is available from the financial statements of Cosmotropolis:
What is Cosmotropolis' return on total assets for 2014?

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Definitions:

Mortgage Default Rate

The percentage of home mortgages on which the borrower is late by ninety days or more with the payments on the loan or it is in the foreclosure process. This rate is sometimes referred to as the serious delinquency rate.

Foreclosure Process

The legal procedure by which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has defaulted on their mortgage payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan.

Monthly Payment

A fixed amount of money paid on a regular monthly basis for a wide range of financial obligations, including loans or rent.

Sub-prime Loan

A loan offered to individuals with poor credit histories or higher risk of default than prime borrowers, often at a higher interest rate.