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The U.S Is More Socialist Than Denmark with Home Mortgages

The U.S Is More Socialist Than Denmark with Home Mortgages

FromMoney For the Rest of Us


The U.S Is More Socialist Than Denmark with Home Mortgages

FromMoney For the Rest of Us

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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#238 How the U.S. mortgage market differs from the Danish mortgage market. Danish mortgage rates and defaults are lower than the U.S.. and unlike the U.S., the Danish government is not involved in protecting investors against mortgage defaults. This episode also explores how the mortgage broker industry has evolved since the housing crash. Thanks to ShipStation and The Great Courses Plus for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.[0:23] The socialist catastrophe of Venezuela[1:42] Who is the most socialist in housing finance? Denmark or the US?[2:50] Meet Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac.[11:26] Danish mortgage securitization.[15:42] Why Danish borrowers actually pay less.[19:32] Who’s liable for the loan and why it makes all the difference.[22:09] Why do mortgage brokers exist, and should you use one?
Released:
Jan 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com