Topic Collection: TARP and Problems in Financial Markets

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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Characteristics and Performance of Nonprime Mortgages: GAO-09-848R, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Home Mortgages: Recent Performance of Nonprime Loans Highlights the Potential for Additional Foreclosures: GAO-09-922T, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury Actions Needed to Make the Home Affordable Modification Program More Transparent and Accountable: GAO-09-837, July 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-920T, July 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Markets Regulation: Financial Crisis Highlights Need to Improve Oversight of Leverage at Financial Institutions and across System: GAO-09-739, July 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 136 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Participants' Dividend Payments and Repurchases of Preferred Stock and Warrants: GAO-09-889T, July 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Federal Government Faces New and Continuing Financial Management and Fiscal Challenges: GAO-09-805T, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: June 2009 Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-658, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 117 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-09-699T, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Hedge Funds: Overview of Regulatory Oversight, Counterparty Risks, and Investment Challenges: GAO-09-677T, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Auto Industry: Summary of Government Efforts and Automakers' Restructuring to Date: GAO-09-553, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration's Implementation of Administrative Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvesment Act: GAO-09-507R, April 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: March 2009 Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-504, March 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-539T, March 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Inspectors General: Independent Oversight of Financial Regulatory Agencies: GAO-09-524T, March 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Regulation: Review of Regulators' Oversight of Risk Management Systems at a Limited Number of Large, Complex Financial Institutions: GAO-09-499T, March 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-484T, March 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Financial Assistance: Preliminary Observations on Assistance Provided to AIG: GAO-09-490T, March 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-474T, March 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Systemic Risk: Regulatory Oversight and Recent Initiatives to Address Risk Posed by Credit Default Swaps: GAO-09-397T, March 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-417T, February 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-359T, February 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System: GAO-09-349T, February 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-296, January 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System: GAO-09-314T, January 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System: GAO-09-310T, January 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System: GAO-09-216, January 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 107 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Additional Actions Needed to Better Ensure Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency: GAO-09-266T, December 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Defaults and Foreclosures on Home Mortgages: GAO-09-231T, December 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Additional Actions Needed to Better Ensure Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency: GAO-09-161, December 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Equity: Recent Growth in Leveraged Buyouts Exposed Risks That Warrant Continued Attention: GAO-08-885, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 133 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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, 18 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, 55 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, 61 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, 59 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, 71 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, 43 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, 24 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, 56 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, 54 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, 18 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, 19 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, 86 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, 16 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, 64 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, 21 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, 36 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, 99 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, 46 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, 50 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, 17 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, 19 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, 25 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, 67 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, 173 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, 28 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, 52 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, 87 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, 73 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, 14 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, 86 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, 60 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

OTC Derivatives: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes: GGD-98-5, October 2, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 234 pages)

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