2005 vs 2020: Changing Times, Changing Markets

Many people are approaching this year  anticipating another recession. However, times have changed, and there are quite a few differences between the years that led up to 2008 and today that may ease these concerns.

When adjusted for inflation, today’s home prices are lower than those in 2006 that contributed to the crash.

Subprime or nonprime loans (granted to borrowers unable to qualify for conventional mortgages) only made up a small percentage of loans in the past five years compared to 20% in 2005

 Homeowners are more cautious, choosing to retain equity in their homes instead of borrowing against them.

Stricter lending standards reduce the likelihood of borrowers defaulting on their mortgages.


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