Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of ewconomic concern?
- The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.
- In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Teaser loans are considered an aspect of subprime lending, as they are usually offered to low-income home buyers. Unfortunately, when these borrowers try to refinance the loan before the rate increases, most will not qualify for standard mortgages. This leaves borrowers with increased monthly payments, which many cannot afford. This method of loaning is considered risky, as default rates are high.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It has nothing to do with the experience of the entrepreneurs.