The Spain's Housing Bubble began from 1996 to 2007, during which the house price rose rapidly. During the 2008 global financial crisis, the Spanish housing market experienced a serious bubble burst. This paper aims to explore the reasons for the emergence and collapse of the Spanish housing bubble in 2008. Through the collation and research of relevant literature, it combs the important role and impact of financial innovation in it. The financial innovation before the housing bubble in 2008 was mainly characterized by the securitization of the housing market, deregulation and the massive inflow of foreign capital, which had a significant impact on the economic situation of Spain's housing bubble and its collapse highlighted the dangers of excessive dependence on real estate investment and credit expansion. Spain effectively addressed the crisis with policy adjustments, restoring some economic stability. This experience serves as a valuable reference for other nations facing similar challenges, highlighting the significant warning role of financial innovation in real estate bubbles.
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