Archive for the ‘Housing’ Category

The True Cost of Government Bailouts

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The main justification for all the government bailouts seems to be that the economy cannot survive without them and, that if properly handled, the desired result can be achieved with minimal if any cost to the taxpayer.
The Example of the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC)
Many use the Resolution Trust Corporation as an example and reference that, [...]

Modify the Mortgage Plan to Stop FreePassers: There Must Be Pain!

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, President Obama has proposed a plan to assist mortgage borrowers suffering from falling home prices and unaffordable monthly payments. It would allow those with minimal or no equity to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates to bring their payments more in line with their income.
Anger [...]