There are many causes to the collapse of the housing market and the recent financial turmoil, but the contribution of the CRA appears marginal. While banks did engage in…
BABC 04-23: Mortgage lenders have long used credit scores as a basis for estimating borrower risk. This risk differentiation is reflected in the coupon rate of the loan…
W03-2: This report summarizes the findings of a Joint Center for Housing Studies survey of the use and performance of Essential Function Bonds. The report was sponsored…