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Financial Economics - Mortgages Explained I A-Level and IB Economics

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 15 Jan 2024

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In this revision video we look at the basic economics of mortgages - secured loans that help finance the purchase of property. Changes in mortgage interest rates can have significant effects on the macroeconomy.

Financial Economics - Mortgages Explained I A-Level and IB Economics
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