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Option 1 : In addition to rising delinquencies over the last few years would force lenders to be more cautious while underwriting loans. This would limit refinancing options, adversely affecting existing borrowers.
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. In addition to rising delinquencies over the last few years would force lenders to be more cautious while underwriting loans. This would limit refinancing options, adversely affecting existing borrowers.
Option 1 is the most appropriate inference that that be made based on the information provided. It captures all the important points like ‘rising delinquencies’, ‘effect of limit on the refinancing options thereby, affecting the customers’ are evident both from the given statement and the option choice.
Rest of the arguments can be rejected. Option (2) is very unpredictable and it cannot be said with surety about the loss limitation. Both options (3) and (4) can also be rejected as no idea of ABS (asset backed securities) is evident from the information provided in the given statement.
Thus, the most appropriate answer is option 1.