Topic Collection: Problems in Financial Markets and HousingThis page lists the most recent publications related to problems in the financial markets and housing. It also includes key publications issued since October 1997. |
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- Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Guidance Needed to Better Inform Plans of the Challenges and Risks of Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity
- GAO-08-692, August 14, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text
- Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Single Regulator Will Better Ensure Safety and Soundness and Mission Achievement
- GAO-08-563T, March 6, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
- Hedge Funds: Regulators and Market Participants Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Market Discipline, but Continued Attention Is Needed
- GAO-08-200, January 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text
- Information on Recent Default and Foreclosure Trends for Home Mortgages and Associated Economic and Market Developments
- GAO-08-78R, October 16, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text
- Financial Regulation: Industry Trends Continue to Challenge the Federal Regulatory Structure
- GAO-08-32, October 12, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text
- Federal Housing Administration: Agency Should Assess the Effects of Proposed Changes to the Manufactured Home Loan Program
- GAO-07-879, August 24, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Securities and Exchange Commission: Steps Being Taken to Make Examination Program More Risk-Based and Transparent
- GAO-07-1053, August 14, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Federal Housing Administration: Proposed Legislative Changes Would Affect Borrower Benefits and Risks to the Insurance Funds
- GAO-07-1109T, July 18, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Federal Housing Administration: Modernization Proposals Would Have Program and Budget Implications and Require Continued Improvements in Risk Management
- GAO-07-708, June 29, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text
- Federal Housing Administration: Decline in the Agency's Market Share Was Associated with Product and Process Developments of Other Mortgage Market Participants
- GAO-07-645, June 29, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text
- Mortgage Financing: Seller-Funded Down-Payment Assistance Changes the Structure of the Purchase Transaction and Negatively Affects Loan Performance
- GAO-07-1033T, June 22, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
- Federal Housing Administration: Ability to Manage Risks and Program Changes Will Affect Financial Performance
- GAO-07-615T, March 15, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
- Financial Market Regulation: Agencies Engaged in Consolidated Supervision Can Strengthen Performance Measurement and Collaboration
- GAO-07-154, March 15, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Alternative Mortgage Products: Impact on Defaults Remains Unclear, but Disclosure of Risks to Borrowers Could Be Improved
- GAO-06-1112T, September 20, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text
- Alternative Mortgage Products: Impact on Defaults Remains Unclear, but Disclosure of Risks to Borrowers Could Be Improved
- GAO-06-1021, September 19, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Federal Housing Administration: Proposed Reforms Will Heighten the Need for Continued Improvements in Managing Risks and Estimating Program Costs
- GAO-06-868T, June 20, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Mortgage Financing: HUD Could Realize Additional Benefits from Its Mortgage Scorecard
- GAO-06-435, April 13, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Mortgage Financing: Additional Action Needed to Manage Risks of FHA-Insured Loans with Down Payment Assistance
- GAO-06-24, November 9, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 92 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Housing Finance: Ginnie Mae Is Meeting Its Mission but Faces Challenges in a Changing Marketplace
- GAO-06-9, October 31, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages)
- Mortgage Financing: FHA's $7 Billion Reestimate Reflects Higher Claims and Changing Loan and Performance Estimates
- GAO-05-875, September 2, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Federal Housing Administration: Managing Risks from a New Zero Down Payment Product
- GAO-05-857T, June 30, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
- Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A New Oversight Structure Is Needed
- GAO-05-576T, April 21, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
- Federal Home Loan Bank System: An Overview of Changes and Current Issues Affecting the System
- GAO-05-489T, April 13, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text
- Mortgage Financing: Actions Needed to Help FHA Manage Risks from New Mortgage Loan Products
- GAO-05-194, February 11, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Financial Regulation: Industry Changes Prompt Need to Reconsider U.S. Regulatory Structure
- GAO-05-61, October 6, 2004
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 164 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Framework for Strengthening GSE Governance and Oversight
- GAO-04-269T, February 10, 2004
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text
- Single-Family Housing: Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions about HUD's Discount Sales Program
- GAO-04-208, January 30, 2004
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Financial Regulation: Review of Selected Operations of the Federal Housing Finance Board
- GAO-03-364, February 28, 2003
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Mortgage Financing: Changes in the Performance of FHA-Insured Loans
- GAO-02-773, July 10, 2002
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text
- Mortgage Financing: Actuarial Soundness of the Federal Housing Administration's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund
- GAO-02-671T, April 24, 2002
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)
- Mortgage Financing: FHA's Fund Has Grown, but Options for Drawing on the Fund Have Uncertain Outcomes
- GAO-01-460, February 28, 2001
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Recommendations (HTML)
- Long-Term Capital Management: Regulators Need to Focus Greater Attention on Systemic Risk
- GGD-00-3, October 29, 1999
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Recommendations (HTML)
- OTC Derivatives: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes
- GGD-98-5, October 2, 1997
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 153 pages) Recommendations (HTML)