Mar 3 2008
Why Credit is not the Same as Cash: Thornburg Mortgage and Margin Calls.
As many of you may or may not be aware, the next big thing that is pushing mortgage lenders and financials into the ground is margin calls. What is occurring in the market is companies leveraged to the heavens, are now realizing the stark difference between liquid and illiquid assets. Take a look […]
Feb 25 2008
The Scariest Graph Ever: Home Mortgage Debt and Consumer Credit.
As the housing market continues its crash and burn path, it is sometimes difficult to put into words the incredible amount of mortgage debt floating around in the market. Since the 90s, mortgage debt has exploded and has followed a celestial trajectory to the moon. Mortgage debt has grown since 1997 for over […]
