Nontraditional Mortgages
Moderated by Mr. Fishbein, the panelists discussed nontraditional mortgages, such as interest-only and piggyback mortgages. Some of the part… read more
Moderated by Mr. Fishbein, the panelists discussed nontraditional mortgages, such as interest-only and piggyback mortgages. Some of the participants said these are they too exotic for most homeowners. Other topics included the housing market, prime vs. ‘subprime’ mortgage market, predatory lending practices, consumer protection, and mandated disclosures. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. close
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