Which of the following best describe the collapse of the housing market in 2006–2007? Check all that apply. The collapse of the stock market Historically low interest rates Rising housing foreclosures Rising interest rates
The correct answers are -
1. Rising Housing Foreclosures
2. Rising Interest Rates
Explanation -
Interest rates in the United States started to rise with effective federal fund rate increasing from 1% in January 2004 to 5.25% in September 2006. This translated into relatively tight credit market conditions and the housing boom was driven by availability of easy money. At the same time, housing foreclosures increased by nearly 40% in 2006 as compared to 2005 and the foreclosures continued to surge in 2007. This translated into bad loans, decline in home price and therefore further increase in non-performing assets.
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