We develop a general equilibrium model in which households' mortgage leverage is determined by supply and demand forces, where the price of credit impacts the quantity of leverage households choose. Mortgages are supplied by financial intermediaries, who offer households a menu of mortgage...

We theoretically and quantitatively analyze the impact of fiscal and monetary stimulus during and after the 2020 Covid recession on output, inflation, and house prices. Our theoretical analysis clarifies that fiscal stimulus increases consumption demand in a recession by providing liquidity, by...