Despite an improved environment for single-family housing, significant challenges remain in U.S. agency and non-agency housing. A stronger economy should increase demand for housing and benefit loan performance, but loan modifications indicate that the sector still has room for improvement. Furthermore, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services anticipates that historically low interest rates will support loan [...]
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Stocks and Houses
Twelve years ago when the boom in tech stocks ended, housing was considered a safe investment to escape to. Six years ago the financial crisis took down both stocks and housing. Clearly neither is without risk, but maybe the past can offer some hint as to which might be better. Looking at the period [...]