Do investors want high-yield U.S. residential securities?

With interest rates so low, Wall Street is betting that investors may be willing to take a risk in high-yield residential securities, reports ft.com. These are the same securities that triggered the credit crisis in the first place. The debate continues as to just how risky these vehicles are. Read more. Also read: Mortgage securities […]

By Wire services | February 15, 2013 | Last updated on February 15, 2013
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With interest rates so low, Wall Street is betting that investors may be willing to take a risk in high-yield residential securities, reports ft.com. These are the same securities that triggered the credit crisis in the first place.

The debate continues as to just how risky these vehicles are.

Read more.

Also read:

Mortgage securities to re-emerge in 2013

U.S. banks provide mortgage relief

U.S. housing sector to grow at slower pace

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