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The 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act and the Qualified Mortgage rule, part of the Dodd-Frank Act (2010), are the biggest changes that prevented over-leveraging on mortgages.
Why a 2008 housing crash can’t happen again
Summary
This article discusses the changing dynamics of the housing market since the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting how regulations like the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act and the Qualified Mortgage rule have reshaped the credit landscape. The dominance of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages and stronger borrower credit profiles are key factors. These shifts make a repeat of the 2008 crash unlikely.
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