Introduction -- Housing finance and the economy -- Structure and evolution of housing finance systems -- Mortgage instruments -- Primary mortgage market infrastructure -- Enforcement of mortgage rights -- Consumer information and protection -- Construction finance in emerging economies -- Risk management and regulation -- Contractual savings for housing -- State housing banks -- Housing provident funds -- Mortgage securities in emerging markets -- Mortgage insurance -- Residential rental housing finance -- Housing microfinance -- Housing finance subsidies
Summary
Housing finance markets have been changing dramatically in both emerging and developed economies. On the one hand, housing finance markets are expanding and represent a powerful engine for economic growth in many emerging economies. However, the unfolding sub-prime mortgage crisis highlights the risks and potential turbulence that this sector can introduce into the financial system when expanding without proper infrastructure and regulation
Analysis
Housing Developing countries Finance
Housing policy Developing countries
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Notes
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