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Source: Image by David Gyung from Getty Images Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) play a crucial role in the global financial system, offering investors an opportunity to participate in the real estate market without directly owning properties. These financial instruments bundle home loans into tradable assets, providing liquidity to lenders while offering potential returns to investors. Despite their benefits, mortgage-backed securities have also been associated with financial crises, most notably the 2008 global recession. This article explores the fundamentals of mortgage-backed securities, how they work, their types, benefits, risks, and their impact on the economy. What Are Mortgage-Backed Securities? Mortgage-backed securities are investment products created by bundling home loans and selling them to investors. These securities generate returns through the interest and principal payments made by homeowners on their mortgages. Banks and lending institutions issue mortgage loans, whi...