Market Extra: Your home mortgage is probably in a bond deal that benefits from the U.S. credit rating. What happens now that Fitch has downgraded that credit?
Most U.S. home loans are sold into bond deals with government backing, similar to Treasury notes. Here’s what matters in housing finance after Fitch lowered its AAA credit rating on U.S. debt.
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