问题如下：
The repo margin on a repurchase agreement is most likely to be lower when:
选项：
A. the underlying collateral is in short supply.
B. the maturity of the repurchase agreement is long.
C. the credit risk associated with the underlying collateral is high.
解释：
A is correct.
The repo margin (the difference between the market value of the underlying collateral and the value of the loan) is a function of the supply and demand conditions of the collateral. The repo margin is typically lower if the underlying collateral is in short supply or if there is a high demand for it. B and C are incorrect because the repo margin is usually higher (not lower) when the maturity of the repurchase agreement is long and when the credit risk associated with the underlying collateral is high.
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