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Mortgage Meltdown -- American Capitalism at its Worst

This video explains how the subprime market was created, and reveals how unregulated and often unscrupulous predatory lenders targeted people they knew couldn’t pay.

I’m not entirely sure if you would ever see a video like this made in the U.S. This highly informative video comes to us from Australia, and is far more objective than the typical U.S. video documentary would be.

Entire U.S. cities are being devastated by the predatory lending practices facilitated by Wall Street. Many U.S. economists are now convinced that a recession is inevitable, as the mortgage crisis is FAR from having peaked. Amazing as it may seem the situation will get far worse before it gets better.

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 +6 Points           
 
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BY Dex   
  
[ Joined on 11/06 ]
[ Posted on January 02, 2008 ]
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The lessons here are not new. Here are the dangers:
• Greed—buying at the top of a speculative market is precarious.
• If the payment is more than 25% of your monthly income, you can't afford it, regardless of how much house you "qualify" to buy.
• In the words of David Ramsey, "Debt is dumb." Borrowing against equity for unnecessary spending is throwing away your value.
• Interest only loans—if you can't afford a conventional mortgage on your property, you can't afford it when the rates adjust.
• The mortgage company is a for-profit company. You have to watch out for your own interest.
• You, the consumer, have to take responsibility for your own security. Don't count on bailouts or legislative protection.
Finally, don't buy into paranoia. Mortgage lenders don't need to be bailed out. They understand the risks of real estate investing and cut their losses by selling dog properties. The losers are individuals who bought above their means, using mortgages they shouldn't have considered in the first place, speculating on a bubble they knew had to burst.


 

 +5 Points           
 
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BY EQ   
  
[ Joined on 03/07 ]
Author of the Article [ Posted on January 02, 2008 ]
 
I completely agree that the tax payers should not bail out the loan sharks.

 +4 Points           
 
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BY Russ Bianchi   
  
[ Joined on 09/06 ]
Author of the Article [ Posted on January 02, 2008 ]
 
Once again, lobbying powers protecting vested interests with Uncle Sam bail outs at taxpayer expense.

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008!

 
 +6 Points           
 
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BY Patty D   
  
[ Joined on 06/07 ]
[ Posted on January 01, 2008 ]
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I bought a trailer because I didn't want to get conned into these programs to get a house.  Yes, Wall Street and these companies share the blame, but I'm sorry, people have to start accepting personal responsibility for their decisions.  If you KNOW you can barely afford something when it's 0% interest, then you KNOW you can't afford it when interest kicks in etc etc.  If you are going to buy a house, it should follow that you know and understand what you are signing.  If you don't understand, ask or don't sign.  Greedy, gullible brainwashed consumers helped create this mess.  I feel bad for them, yes, but in this case I can't totally blame Big Business!
PS:  I digest and retain the written word much better than videos and can also store the written word for later review.  IMHO there are way too many videos appearing lately.
 

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BY moises   
  
[ Joined on 06/06 ]
Author of the Article [ Posted on January 02, 2008 ]
 
Patty D,

I don't agree with your politics but I will defend to the end your right to express them. I do, however, support your comments about videos.

moises

 +6 Points           
 
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BY EQ