Homeowners in desperate need of help should have their mortgages cut by banks and mortgage lenders 
in an effort to aid the U.S. economy, and slow the rate of foreclosures. That’s the finding from a new Housing Predictor survey, which found that a large majority feel that the same banks that got the U.S. into the housing mess should pay the price to get us out of the mess.
The new opinion poll shows that Americans feel bankers should pay that price by a large margin, with 60% saying mortgages of homeowners at risk of foreclosure should be cut. The balance of 40% said they should not be slashed, perhaps fearing financial repercussions of the move.
Tax payers are presently on the hook to pay higher federal taxes to finance the bankers, who have been bailed out by monies extended through TARP. But the more than $1.4-billion that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been bailed out for is only the start.
The Federal Reserve is continuing to purchase mortgage backed securities on home loans that have defaulted and gone to foreclosure, which is amounting to trillions of dollars. Financial analysts also see it as obvious that tax payers will pay for those mortgages through higher taxes, despite political party differences.
Answer the New Predictor Poll
Results
Should banks be required to cut the mortgage principal of homeowners that are in danger of foreclosure to aid the U.S. economy?
Yes 60% No 40%
To see the previous poll results click here.