Mortgage pass-through securities are relatively safe,even when loans are made to borrowers with poor credit ratings.

Mortgage Pass-through Securities

Financial instruments that pool together home mortgage loans and allow investors to receive payments based on the underlying mortgages' interest and principal repayments.

Poor Credit Ratings

Indicates a low assessment of creditworthiness, suggesting that the individual or entity is a higher risk to lenders.

Relatively Safe

This term refers to something considered to be safe within a certain context or comparison but not absolutely risk-free.