In the Context of Mortgage-Backed Securities, a Conditional Prepayment Rate

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Multiple Choice

In the context of mortgage-backed securities, a conditional prepayment rate (CPr) of 8% means that approximately 8% of the outstanding mortgage pool balance at the beginning Of the year is expected to be prepaid:

• A) in the current month.
• B) by the end of the year.
• C) over the life of the mortgages.

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