Category Archives: Credit

Jumbos Fell Harder, Now Rising Faster, But Off Low Base

In the WSJ, FNC reported that jumbo mortgages saw a larger year-over-year gain than conforming: Home sales using a jumbo mortgage had year-over-year growth of 7.9% through September, compared with 2.7% for nonjumbo sales, according to an analysis for The… Read More

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‘Structured By Cows’ and other Candid Catchphrases

American Banker has a great slideshow on catchphrases that evolved during the financial crisis. Check it out. Some of my favorites are: Structured By Cows – “We rate every deal. It could be structured by cows and we would rate… Read More

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[Bloomberg Video] Falling Mortgage Rates Aren’t Driving More Mortgage Loans

Michael McKee provides a great chart on “Bloomberg Surveillance” showing how falling mortgage rates are not pushing mortgage apps up.

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[In The Media] Bloomberg Surveillance 9-18-12 QE3, Low Rates and Housing

Very much enjoyed my conversation with Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Television’s Surveillance. Scratch notes before my appearance: Some thoughts about the Fed’s QE3 as it relates to housing (Einstein defines insanity as doing something for a 3rd… Read More

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09/23/2012

[The Housing Helix Podcast] Barry Ritholtz Part 2



05/13/2013

Bloomberg Surveillence TV with Tom Keene, Sara Eisen and Adam Davidson

Had a fun interview with Tom and Sara this morning on the always MUST watch/listen Bloomberg Surveillance. We talked housing, rentals, vacancy and inventory. An added bonus was the addition of Adam Davidson – co-founder and co-host of Planet Money... Read More

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