Subprime Crisis Background Information
This article provides background information helpful to understanding the subprime mortgage crisis. It discusses subprime lending, foreclosures, risk types, and mechanisms through which various entities involved are affected by the crisis.
Read more about Subprime Crisis Background Information: Subprime Lending, A Plain-language Overview, Precursor, "Subprime I", Stages of The Crisis, The Subprime Mortgage Crisis in Context, Understanding The Risks Types Involved in The Subprime Crisis, Effect On Corporations and Investors, Understanding Financial Institution Solvency, Credit Default Swaps and The Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Effect On The Money Supply, Understanding The Shadow Banking System
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