Definition of "Suitability standards"

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Financial characteristics or standards that a potential investor is evaluated on to judge his or her suitability for a particular investment program. For example, to determine whether a particular large scale investment program in apartment buildings is appropriate for an investor, an individual's net worth, liquidity, knowledge of the real estate industry, outstanding debt, overall financial sophistication, and other attributes will all be considered and evaluated.

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