What Are Some of the Ways in Which Risky Borrowers

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Essay

What are some of the ways in which risky borrowers cheated on housing loans?

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Definitions:

Contingent Loss

A potential financial loss that may occur depending on the outcome of a future event.

Realizable Loss

A loss recognized when the market value of an asset falls below its carrying amount on the balance sheet.

Capitalized Loss

A loss from an investment or asset that is added to the cost basis of another asset, rather than being immediately expensed.

Long-Term Investments-AFS

Available-for-sale long-term investments are those not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, and are reported at fair market value.