Aggregate Finance Company Profitability Was Poor in the Late 2000s

question 7

Multiple Choice

Aggregate finance company profitability was poor in the late 2000s primarily due to which segment of the finance company industry?

• A)Business factoring
• B)Equipment loans
• C)Equipment leasing
• D)Securitization of auto loans
• E)Subprime lending

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