Assignment:
Due to fluctuations in the housing market, some investors may discover that they have purchased property at the most inopportune time. With market values falling, individuals may find themselves in the inauspicious position of owing much more than the property is currently valued at- they are "underwater" on their mortgage.
Conduct online research regarding the concept of a strategic default, then answer to the following questions:
Should the collateral be the only exposed asset if there is a secured transaction? Should the creditor be able to go after the debtor beyond the collateral?
Should it be different if the default is on a home mortgage versus a car loan?
As a business consultant, one of your clients is considering a strategic default on her home mortgage. What advice would you give her?