>Published on Monday, August 20, 2007 by /CommonDreams.org/
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> Save Subprime Borrowers, Not Bloated Bankers
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>by Dean Baker
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>There is a simple and direct way in which the federal government can
>help out millions of moderate income families struggling to keep their
>homes. They can simply change the rules on foreclosure to allow moderate
>income homeowners the option to remain in their homes indefinitely as
>renters, paying the fair market rent.
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The only problem is that rents, at least in the Bay area, are 1/3 to 1/4
the price of a comparable house. So the lien-holder would lose plenty.
Also, the lienholder would become responsible for the property tax, thus
further lowering his income.
Joanna