Subprime Markets, the Role of GSEs, and Risk-Based Pricing

Download or read book Subprime Markets, the Role of GSEs, and Risk-Based Pricing written by Kenneth M. Temkin and published by . This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the ideas & opinions of many subprime mortgage market participants observers on subprime borrowers, their default experience, & subprime lenders' underwriting practices. Representatives of lenders, trade associations, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, rating agencies & other market experts talked with the authors about the complex issues related to a larger GSE role in the subprime market. Chapters: what is subprime lending & who does it serve?; a brief history of subprime lending; underwriting & pricing practices; the GSEs & subprime lending: current & future roles; automated underwriting & risk-based pricing; automated underwriting systems in today's lending environment; & policy issues & recommendations.