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Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Assistance programs help homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes due to financial difficulties by providing financial support or restructuring loans. Proponents argue that it prevents people from losing their homes and stabilizes communities. Opponents argue that it encourages irresponsible borrowing and is unfair to those who pay their mortgages.

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 @9NTH43Q from North Carolina  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, as long as drug abuse, alcoholism, or other irresponsible behavior weren’t factors in the foreclosure

 @bunnies444  from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, only if there is proof that the homeowner is doing everything in their power to keep their home.

 @9NJDLB2 from Massachusetts  answered…8mos8MO

Depending on situation I believe the government should provide assistance

 @9PT6LY3 from North Carolina  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, as long as alcoholism, drug abuse, or other forms of irresponsibility played no role in the foreclosure

 @9V9LV4Q from Kansas  answered…4mos4MO

Situational - ex. Paid mortgage for 20 years never late and became ill. Couldn’t pay mortgage because medical treatment was 7,000 a month

 @9SGS2K2 from Kansas  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, but only if they are facing foreclosure due to things out of their control. If they bought a mansion they can't afford the government should let them fail just like big businesses that overextend themselves.

 @9Q3B6HP from Texas  answered…7mos7MO

no, but there should be more help available afterwards and no penalties for first time foreclosures/evictions

 @B2GB999 from Indiana  answered…3wks3W

Dependent on the circumstances. If the homeowners are facing foreclosure because of irresponsible spending, then no.

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