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Definition of

prime lending

Banking

safe lending to creditworthy borrower lending to borrowers who have no delinquencies or defaults and no historical or current financial problems.

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Definitions of ’prime lending’ and meaning of ’prime lending’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’prime lending’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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