All of the Following Are Examples of Risky Mortgages That

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of risky mortgages that became more common in the 2000s EXCEPT

• A) alt-A mortgages.
• B) adjustable-rate mortgages with low rates for a few years and then higher rates in later years.
• C) mortgages requiring down payments of at least 20%.
• D) subprime mortgages.

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