In this report, we assess the FRB’s stress-test findings related to residential mortgages.  The Board’s methodology for the Comprehensive Capital Adequacy Review (CCAR) details both historical models and credit-risk determinations based on capital drivers, leading us to conclude that the tests define supervisory and risk-based capital expectations in this sector with significant strategic impact.

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