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1. bigmoney on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: some folks are worried about hyper inflation. With housing, we... more »
2. rm on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: [We’ve tried the “let housing values fall’ plan, ] Have... more »
3. Rico44 on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: MattZN; You really didn't just say "Bernanke actually managed to... more »
4. Loan Survivor on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: The world's biggest Ponzi scheme EVER is what Wall Street did to... more »
5. johngonole on Mortgage Defaults and Skin-in-the-Game: Why This Correlation Is Wrong: I'll also mention that the downpayment ensure homeowner equity. ... more »
6. johngonole on Mortgage Defaults and Skin-in-the-Game: Why This Correlation Is Wrong: The author is basically purposefully untruthful. He skips over... more »
7. Mabeldenton on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: I own a condo and have an outstanding balance of $140k, consisting... more »
8. Realista on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: If BANKS do not Foreclose .. and delay taking Title .. 1. to... more »
9. MattZN on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: Meh. The author seems to believe that there is actually something... more »
10. Mark from Reston on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: Would like to hear more about your conversations with the banking... more »
11. I need more cowbell on Why Mortgage Modifications Have Failed: Here's an easier plan. Let home values fall to levels dictated by... more »
12. michaelsass on Mortgage Defaults and Skin-in-the-Game: Why This Correlation Is Wrong: Mr. President why are the banking,and loan company not making... more »
13. Allan Frain on Mortgage Defaults and Skin-in-the-Game: Why This Correlation Is Wrong: The suggestion in the article is counterintuitive and ludicrous. ... more »
14. c smith on Mortgage Defaults and Skin-in-the-Game: Why This Correlation Is Wrong: 5D model worked great until home prices collapsed...now being 30%... more »
15. evergreen on Mortgage Defaults and Skin-in-the-Game: Why This Correlation Is Wrong: Everything is about the lender. If you can't afford something,... more »