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">Prime Mortgages (“A” Mortgages)

By The Spy on October 17, 2016
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Prime mortgages, also known as “A” mortgages, are considered the highest quality and the lowest risk due to the strong credit standing of the borrower.

See also: Subprime mortgage

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