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It’s more likely a recognition of adverse selection in anyone seeking a loan now than a particular opinion about housing values. Under basically no point does
by kasey_junk 7y ago
It’s more likely a recognition of adverse selection in anyone seeking a loan now than a particular opinion about housing values.
Under basically no point does Wells Fargo want to foreclose on a house. They will get pennies on the dollar for it independent of macro price differences.
So in analyzing risks a 10% increase in foreclosures is going to weigh dramatically more than a 10% decrease in home values.