nonprime
nounEtymology From non- + prime.
1
A number that is not a prime number.
nonprime
adjEtymology From non- + prime.
1
Mathematics, Sciences Not prime; composite
2
Business, Finance Providing credit to borrowers that are more likely to default due to a poor credit history or other problems.
- Nonprime, sometimes called "near-prime," obligors usually have good credit histories marked by a few default payments.2005, Frank J. Fabozzi, The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities, →ISBN, page 649: