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Bernanke Comments Welcome News for Mortgage ShoppersBy Richard BarringtonLoanPage.com Columnist  Email a Friend  Printer Friendly
Recent comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke cautioned against overreacting to problems with subprime mortgages. Bernanke's comments signaled support for continuing home loans to people with weak credit histories, in the form of both original mortgages and refinancing opportunities. Get a Free Mortgage QuoteLoading.....
Reaction to Subprime Mortgage ForeclosuresSubprime loans are those made to borrowers with poor credit histories. Rising foreclosure rates among subprime loans have raised concerns for both lenders and borrowers. The concern for lenders is that defaults can become so financially onerous that it prevents them from making future loans. The concern for borrowers stems from stories that some have overextended themselves with mortgages and home equity loans they cannot afford.Beneficial Impacts of Subprime BorrowingDespite these well-documented problems, Bernanke's recent comments cautioned against over-regulating the subprime sector. "We must be careful not to inadvertently suppress responsible lending or eliminate refinancing opportunities for subprime borrowers," cautioned the Fed Chairman.After all, foreclosures still represent a minority of subprime loans, meaning that more often than not those loans work for borrower and lender alike. The rise in subprime lending over the past several years has accompanied a rise in the home ownership rate, from 65 percent to 69 percent. In addition, refinancing can be a key tool for people with credit problems to make their debt burdens more manageable. In short, what Bernanke is recognizing is that despite the bad press, subprime mortgages can play a constructive role in the economy. Source CNNMoney.com: Go Slow on Subprime Regulation About the Author Richard Barrington is a freelance writer and novelist who previously spent over twenty years as an investment industry executive. |
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