Frictions, Heterogeneity, and Optimality in Mortgage Modeling

Posted: 17 May 2002

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James B. Kau

University of Georgia - Department of Insurance, Legal Studies, Real Estate

V. Carlos Slawson, Jr.

Louisiana State University

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a unified framework for incorporating frictions into a theoretical options-pricing model (OPM) for mortgages. This article presents formulation for a frictions-adjustable mortgage model that integrates borrower heterogeneity while simultaneously preserving prepayment and default financial decisions. Our model demonstrates the flexibility of the OPM by simulating separate and concurrent effects of three categories of frictions on the mortgage and mortgage components. Researchers can use our example formulation to determine the effects of specific borrower characteristics on mortgage values without destroying the options theoretic framework.

Keywords: Mortgages, Transaction Costs, Options Pricing

Suggested Citation

Kau, James B. and Slawson, Jr., V. Carlos, Frictions, Heterogeneity, and Optimality in Mortgage Modeling. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=301840

James B. Kau (Contact Author)

University of Georgia - Department of Insurance, Legal Studies, Real Estate ( email )

Athens, GA 30602-6254
United States
706-542-9110 (Phone)
706-542-4295 (Fax)

V. Carlos Slawson, Jr.

Louisiana State University ( email )

E. J. Ourso College of Business
Department of Finance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6308
United States
225-578-6291 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://www.lsu.edu/business/finance/profile-viewer.php?un=cslawson

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