In this paper, we solve a dynamic model of households mortgage decisions incorporating labor income, house rice, inflation, and interest rate risk..Printed Journal
Alternative mortgage products were identified by many as culprits in the financial crisis. However, because of their lower initial mortgage payments relative to loan amount, they may be a valuable tool for households who expect higher and more certain future labor income, and who wish to smooth consumption over the life-cycle. This paper uses United Kingdom household level panel data to show ev…
Alternative mortgage products have been identified by many as culprits in the financial crisis. However, because of their lower initial mortgage payments relative to loan amount, they may be a valuable tool for households that expect higher and more certain future labor income, and that wish to smooth consumption over the life-cycle. Using U.K. household-level panel data, this paper provides ev…