Any changes to the Administration's current program that would allow more households to refinance their mortgage at a lower rate would be welcome. But such moves won't provide a major boost to the economy or the housing market. Moreover, they don't address the bigger problem of many households having no incentive to remain current on their loan when they are underwater on their mortgage.
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