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Sub-Prime Borrower

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In the case of a borrower who has a poor credit rating, it may not be possible for them to take a mortgage with a standard retail lender. There are mortgages available to these individuals through specialist lenders. A borrower who needs to use these facilities is called a sub-prime borrower.

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