This Moody’s Economy.com special study utilizes unique data from Equifax and Moody’s Investor Services to assess future levels of credit degradation and where the greatest challenges will be realized. The study evaluates the threat mortgage credit problems pose to the housing market and broader economy, and the scenarios under which these problems could result in an economic recession.

This special report is written by Moody’s Economy.com, Inc., Sponsored by Equifax.