
Originally Posted by
Col Forbin
Most of you know I support Obama for most that he is attempting to do - I don't really understand the stimulus bill, not sure who does. But now that has passed they are going to start working on the individual mortgage bailout to save families from foreclosure. Although, there are probably some that could benefit from this - I am not understanding the reasoning behind it - other than to prevent a housing market collapse - thought we were there already. I have to say that I whole heartedly oppose this. I really think it is punishing people like me, that bought the house they could barely afford (but the key word is afford) and make a great deal of sacrifice to make that payment. We aren't the greatest financial minds - probably buy a few things we shouldn't, and have some credit card debt - but we now to make a monthly mortgage payment. I just wonder how many people will let themselves get to the foreclosure point, just to recieve assistance and lower monthly payments - who wouldn't want that.
I just think there needs to be some embedded benefit, reward or some tax break for the responsible homeowners that are in a sense helping the crisis by staying on top of payments, rather than simply rewarding the opposite. Maybe you guys are wearing off on me!!!! LOL!!