Mortgage-Backed Securities

Explore the history of subprime lending, its rise and fall, and the consequences of unsustainable business models on global financial markets.

A 20th-century financial phenomenon where mortgage-backed securities transformed the bond market with government backing.

Explore the impact of mortgage-backed securities on the American financial system, from the 1980s to the subprime crisis.

Explore the impact of relying on home equity as a safety net in light of shifting economic trends and historical precedents.