Mortgage Backed Securities
Leveraged Loans: Has Enough Changed Since the Financial Crisis?
The leveraged lending market is proliferating, and for those who think there isn't much risk involved, think again.
How to Allocate Your Income-Generating Assets Now
My 'Hopium/Doomium' model has stood the test of time.
7 Ways to Earn High Income From Other People's Mortgages
Sophisticated income investors can participate in this high-yield market via mREITs, preferreds and funds.
New Home Sales in U.S. Fall Faster Than Expected in January
New home sales in the U.S. totaled 607,000 in January, down from 652,000 in December, the Census Bureau reports. The drop was steeper than projected by economists, who had estimated January sales at 620,000.
Wall Street Sees No Evil as Junky Loans Surpass $1.3 Trillion
Loans to companies with low credit ratings swelled by 15% last year to $1.3 trillion, prompting warnings from the Federal Reserve and International Monetary Fund. Yet Wall Street firms that are deeply immersed in the market, from banks including JPMorgan Chase to private-equity firms like Blackstone, say they don't see what the problem is.
U.S. Economy Adds 312,000 Jobs In December, Well Above Expectations
A government report shows that the economy added 312,000 jobs in December, well above economists' average projection of 180,000.
Subprime Loans: Types and What They Do to the Economy
Subprime loans give those with financial struggles a chance to buy a house or car, but they can have drastic consequences - both for the borrower and the world economy.
What Was the Subprime Mortgage Crisis and How Did it Happen?
The subprime mortgage crisis occurred when the real estate market collapsed and homeowners defaulted on their loans. How did the market get to that point?
When Did the Stock Market Crash Throughout History?
Stock market crashes happen on a fairly regular basis. That said, so do major market recoveries.
U.S. Economy Added 103,000 Jobs in March, Missing Projections
The U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in March, below expectations, as analysts said the tighter labor market may be making skilled workers harder to come by.