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How can a decline in real estate prices cause deleveraging and a decline in lending?
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Decline in real estate prices: When real estate prices fall, the value of properties decreases. This means that homeowners and investors who have purchased properties with borrowed money (mortgages or loans) may find themselves with a property that is worth less Show more…
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