Indeed, the FHA was born out of the Great Depression, which was also caused in significant part by a foreclosure crisis. Mortgages… — Mark Zandi 1930s Copy Share Image
The Obama administration deserves credit for quickly ending the housing free fall. In particular, Obama empowered the Federal Housing Administration to ensure… — Mark Zandi Administration Copy Share Image
In a forbearance, the homeowner pays interest and principal on a smaller mortgage, at least for a time, but still owes the… — Mark Zandi Affordability Copy Share Image
No one should expect the value of their house to appreciate quickly - counting on your home to be a significant part… — Mark Zandi Appreciate Copy Share Image
At the center of every recession is a serious imbalance in the economy and mirrored in the financial system. Think subprime mortgage… — Mark Zandi Bubbles Copy Share Image
The Bush tax cuts should be extended permanently for families with annual incomes of less than $250,000 and should be phased out… — Mark Zandi Annuals Copy Share Image
Now, I do think when we move into 2012 and '13 when, presumably, the economy is on firmer ground, I would allow… — Mark Zandi Allow Copy Share Image
Investor demand for distressed property has been healthy, as rents rise to levels that can cover investors' costs while they wait for… — Mark Zandi Appreciate Copy Share Image
There is plenty of blame to go around for the U.S. housing bubble, but not much of it belongs to Fannie Mae… — Mark Zandi Blame Copy Share Image
Global central banks are working hard to lift their economies through an aggressively easy monetary policy. The ECB [European Central Bank] and… — Mark Zandi Billions Copy Share Image
The FHA's success provides strong evidence that government can and should play a role in the nation's mortgage finance system. It also… — Mark Zandi Economy Copy Share Image
A housing renaissance has begun. This may be hard to believe after the dizzying, six-year-long crash in home sales, construction and house… — Mark Zandi Believe Copy Share Image
It is easy to be pessimistic. These are extraordinarily difficult times, and the collective psyche is teetering. But we are closer to… — Mark Zandi Believe Copy Share Image
It is hard to be enthusiastic about the economy's prospects when house prices are falling: Households spend less, small business owners can't… — Mark Zandi Business Copy Share Image