The Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Explained
The subprime mortgage crisis occurred when banks used home mortgages to underwrite mortgage-backed securities, and then went bankrupt after the housing market collapsed. Learn more about what led to this economic calamity.
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Tranches Created Both the Housing Boom and Financial Crisis
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What Caused the Subprime Mortgage Crisis?
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What Did the Bank Bailout Bill Really Do?
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What Was the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Bailout?
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How Hedge Funds Created a Financial Crisis for Millions
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What's the Difference Between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
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Did Fannie and Freddie Cause the Mortgage Crisis?
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Could the Financial Crisis Have Been Avoided?
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Subprime Mortgage Crisis and Its Aftermath
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