Topic Collection: Problems in Financial Markets and Housing This 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

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Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Single Regulator Will Better Ensure Safety and Soundness and Mission Achievement

GAO-08-563T, March 6, 2008

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Hedge Funds: Regulators and Market Participants Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Market Discipline, but Continued Attention Is Needed

GAO-08-200, January 24, 2008

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Information on Recent Default and Foreclosure Trends for Home Mortgages and Associated Economic and Market Developments

GAO-08-78R, October 16, 2007

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Financial Regulation: Industry Trends Continue to Challenge the Federal Regulatory Structure

GAO-08-32, October 12, 2007

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Federal Housing Administration: Agency Should Assess the Effects of Proposed Changes to the Manufactured Home Loan Program

GAO-07-879, August 24, 2007

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Securities and Exchange Commission: Steps Being Taken to Make Examination Program More Risk-Based and Transparent

GAO-07-1053, August 14, 2007

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Federal Housing Administration: Proposed Legislative Changes Would Affect Borrower Benefits and Risks to the Insurance Funds

GAO-07-1109T, July 18, 2007

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Federal Housing Administration: Modernization Proposals Would Have Program and Budget Implications and Require Continued Improvements in Risk Management

GAO-07-708, June 29, 2007

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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

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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

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Federal Housing Administration: Ability to Manage Risks and Program Changes Will Affect Financial Performance

GAO-07-615T, March 15, 2007

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Financial Market Regulation: Agencies Engaged in Consolidated Supervision Can Strengthen Performance Measurement and Collaboration

GAO-07-154, March 15, 2007

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Alternative Mortgage Products: Impact on Defaults Remains Unclear, but Disclosure of Risks to Borrowers Could Be Improved

GAO-06-1112T, September 20, 2006

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Alternative Mortgage Products: Impact on Defaults Remains Unclear, but Disclosure of Risks to Borrowers Could Be Improved

GAO-06-1021, September 19, 2006

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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

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Mortgage Financing: HUD Could Realize Additional Benefits from Its Mortgage Scorecard

GAO-06-435, April 13, 2006

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Mortgage Financing: Additional Action Needed to Manage Risks of FHA-Insured Loans with Down Payment Assistance

GAO-06-24, November 9, 2005

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Housing Finance: Ginnie Mae Is Meeting Its Mission but Faces Challenges in a Changing Marketplace

GAO-06-9, October 31, 2005

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Mortgage Financing: FHA's $7 Billion Reestimate Reflects Higher Claims and Changing Loan and Performance Estimates

GAO-05-875, September 2, 2005

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Federal Housing Administration: Managing Risks from a New Zero Down Payment Product

GAO-05-857T, June 30, 2005

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Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A New Oversight Structure Is Needed

GAO-05-576T, April 21, 2005

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Federal Home Loan Bank System: An Overview of Changes and Current Issues Affecting the System

GAO-05-489T, April 13, 2005

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Mortgage Financing: Actions Needed to Help FHA Manage Risks from New Mortgage Loan Products

GAO-05-194, February 11, 2005

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Financial Regulation: Industry Changes Prompt Need to Reconsider U.S. Regulatory Structure

GAO-05-61, October 6, 2004

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Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Framework for Strengthening GSE Governance and Oversight

GAO-04-269T, February 10, 2004

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Single-Family Housing: Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions about HUD's Discount Sales Program

GAO-04-208, January 30, 2004

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Financial Regulation: Review of Selected Operations of the Federal Housing Finance Board

GAO-03-364, February 28, 2003

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Mortgage Financing: Changes in the Performance of FHA-Insured Loans

GAO-02-773, July 10, 2002

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Mortgage Financing: Actuarial Soundness of the Federal Housing Administration's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund

GAO-02-671T, April 24, 2002

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Mortgage Financing: FHA's Fund Has Grown, but Options for Drawing on the Fund Have Uncertain Outcomes

GAO-01-460, February 28, 2001

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Long-Term Capital Management: Regulators Need to Focus Greater Attention on Systemic Risk

GGD-00-3, October 29, 1999

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OTC Derivatives: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes

GGD-98-5, October 2, 1997

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