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# subprime borrower

phrase (noun phrase; a subprime borrower, subprime borrowers)

«subprime borrower» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, jargon) a person with a bad record of paying back money, who is risky to lend to.

### In the lessons

Used by banks and news about loans; the word "subprime" sounds technical rather than harsh; jargon, all regions, especially US.

### Examples

- The bank lent money to subprime borrowers at high interest.
- Subprime borrowers often pay more for loans.
- Many subprime borrowers could not pay back their mortgages.
- The economics teacher explained subprime borrowers.
- "Subprime" means below the best, or prime, level.
- The crisis started when many subprime borrowers stopped paying.

### Note

"Prime" means best; "sub" means below. In maths, they usually pay a higher interest rate, so they pay back more in total.