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Subprime Lending and the Community Reinvestment Act

Kevin Park • November 1, 2008

There are many causes to the collapse of the housing market and the recent financial turmoil, but the contribution of the CRA appears marginal. While banks did engage in…
Working Papers

Good Home Improvers Make Good Neighbors

Kevin Park • April 1, 2008

W08-2: Research on the determinants of home improvement activity generally ignores the neighborhood context in which homeowners live. However the condition and trends of…
Working Papers

The Use of Social Capital in Borrower Decision-Making

Cassi Pittman • February 1, 2008

W08-4: By looking beyond the financial characteristics of borrowers, this research brings to light the social factors that influence a borrower’s choice of a lender and…