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A loan offered to an individual who does not qualify for a loan at the prime rate due to their credit history. If a lender thinks that there is an above-average risk involved in giving a loan to a certain individual, they will sometimes offer them a subprime loan, which has an interest rate higher than the prime rate. The subprime rate offered by the lender can vary from institution to institution.

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