Credit Quote by Michael Burry
“Subprime mortgages, typically defined as those issued to borrowers with low credit scores, make up roughly the riskiest one-third of all mortgages.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Big Short, 2010, financial analysis
Subprime mortgages are the riskiest third of all loans, given to borrowers with low credit scores.
In simple terms: These loans are the most dangerous part of the mortgage market.
Key Takeaway
Assess risk carefully before lending.
Themes
finance
risk
housing market
Mood
cautious
concerned
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- mortgage underwriting
- investment decisions
- regulatory policy
- risk management
Key Concepts
subprime lending
credit risk
financial crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can lenders better evaluate borrower risk?
- What safeguards can prevent a subprime crisis?
A Different Perspective
The focus on credit scores may ignore other risk factors like income volatility.
