While I agree, I certainly condemn the granting of mortgages to individuals with no real chance of ever being able to pay off their mortgages! Lenders (with guv'mint blessings) have financed homes at 125% of value with "Teaser Rates" for the first year or so! This sort of scheme only works for the duration of the value bubble then..., the "homeowner" walks away leaving the TAXPAYERS to ultimately "pick up the tab"!
I see numerous "bargains" in housing on the horizon at some point! I've been in these cycles before (unfortunately trying to relocate after a "burst bubble"). It ain't pretty but someone always wins by picking up the pieces! Unfortunately, it was never me.........
Please explain how the taxpayer picks up the tab.