Second, job losses will lead to a more protracted and severe housing recession, as joblessness and falling income are key factors in determining delinquencies on mortgages and foreclosure. By the end of this year about 8.4 million US individuals with mortgages will be unemployed and unable to service their mortgages.
第二，失业会延长房产市场的严重衰退，因为失业和收入下降是导致按揭断供和止赎的主要因素。到今年年底，将有840万肩负按揭债务的美国人因失业而丧失偿还能力。