This course explores the fundamental principles and techniques of financing real estate assets, both residential and commercial. After putting the real estate market into the larger context of the economy and society, students will examine the factors affecting borrowing, lending, and refinancing decisions. Various financing instruments, including traditional mortgages and mortgage backed securities, are discussed. The course also considers the financing of real estate developments along with the role of government in housing finance.
This course explores the fundamental principles and techniques of financing real estate assets, both residential and commercial. After putting the real estate market into the larger context of the economy and society, students will examine the factors affecting borrowing, lending, and refinancing decisions. Various financing instruments, including traditional mortgages and mortgage backed securities, are discussed. The course also considers the financing of real estate developments along with the role of government in housing finance.
