We study whether tax considerations are an important determinant of commercial mortgage default. We also study whether large lenders are better informed, or better at interpreting information for lending purposes, and hence have lower foreclosure rates; whether lenders have more information on...

Understanding mortgage termination behavior is crucial for valuating mortgage-backed securities. Analyzing a unique loan-level dataset, this study examines the characteristics of mortgage prepayment and default behaviors in the Korean housing and housing finance markets. We also analyze mortgage...

To valuate mortgage-backed securities, it is crucial to understand mortgage termination behavior. Analyzing the unique loan-level dataset, this study examines the characteristics of mortgage prepayment and default behavior in the Korean housing and housing finance markets. We find that loans to...