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Subject Author Date mortgage relief plan beliavsky 12-07-2007
Posted by on December 7, 2007, 11:25 am I am upset about the mortgage relief plan proposed by President Bush (trying to pre-empt the Democrats). Here is an excerpt from the NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/business/07mortgage.html News Analysis On Mortgage Relief, Who Gains the Most? By EDMUND L. ANDREWS 'The number of people who actually obtain help would be smaller, because each borrower would face tests aimed at weeding out those considered too hopelessly in debt and those who make too much money to justify relief. In one curious twist, the plan could eliminate many who have good credit scores or managed to improve their credit scores, because the good ratings would be a sign they do not need help. "Talk about moral hazard," remarked Representative Barney Frank, Democrat of Massachusetts and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. "We've all told people, don't go any more deeply into debt. Now we're saying that people who go more deeply into debt will have an advantage over people who don't go more deeply into debt."' In general, I don't the government should be pressuring lenders to change the terms of mortgages. If the homebuyer can't pay the mortgage, he needs to vacate the house and rent. Lots of us do. If the lender can cut losses by changing the terms of the mortgage, there is no need for government pressure. If changes are going to be made on a wide scale under government pressure, I think hard cut-offs based on credit scores that punish people for maintaining good credit send a horrible message -- paying your bills on time and not over-extending yourself will *cost* you money. If you agree with me, please consider contacting your congressman or other elected officials. Similar Threads Posted Mortgage Relief Plan effects on stockholders December 30, 2007, 9:28 am Retirement IRA plan January 7, 2007, 7:35 am investment plan for 25K January 27, 2007, 4:58 am Can I use one 529 plan for two children? March 30, 2007, 3:02 pm 529 Education plan February 14, 2007, 4:59 am Another 529 plan question: February 19, 2007, 5:02 am in-plan annuities September 1, 2007, 5:28 pm Need serious advice on my IRA plan..... March 8, 2008, 12:25 pm 401k plan April 23, 2008, 5:16 am 529 plan - Illinois Brightstart December 29, 2006, 5:02 am