One of the Primary Reasons for the Decline in Loan

question 73

Multiple Choice

One of the primary reasons for the decline in loan demand at savings and loan institutions appears to be

• A) deregulation of the lending industry.
• B) the poor location of many of the branch offices.
• C) the high interest rates being charged by commercial banks.
• D) poor supervision by regulating agencies.

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