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HomeHousing and Responsibility
Posted by Larry Doyle on February 19th, 2009 6:00 AM |
President Barack Obama presented an overview of his plans to support the housing market yesterday. Obama highlighted the government would utilize the following methods to support those homeowners in default or close to foreclosure:
1. Support is only provided to those homeowners occupying the residence. No support for speculators or developers.
2. The government will increase the portfolios of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to purchase mortgages that are refinanced. These portfolios are currently sink holes swallowing billions in taxpayer funds given irresponsible management and pathetic risk management over the last 15 years.
3. The government will work with and incent mortgage servicers to rewrite mortgages to 31% of income for these homeowners. (more…)
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