Which of the Following Tends to Lead to an Increase

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tends to lead to an increase in house prices?

• A) An increase in interest rates
• B) Regulators specifying a maximum level for the loan-to-value ratio on mortgages
• C) Banks reducing the minimum FICO score that borrowers are required to have
• D) An increase in foreclosures

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