I've done work for both Democrats and Republicans.

Lenders look at potential borrowers from many angles before extending credit: How much of its income will a household need to put into debt repayment? How large is the down payment? Does the borrower have a job with a stable income? What is the borrower's credit score?

Yes. I don't think it would be appropriate at this point to raise taxes on anyone, certainly not in 2011.

The most important point is, in a time of crisis, there is no way out but for the government to be bold and aggressive.

There is no better way to quickly buoy hard-pressed homeowners than helping them take advantage of the currently record low fixed mortgage rates and significantly reduce their monthly mortgage payments.

The Tea Party was born out of the disgust many Americans felt early in the financial crisis upon learning that the federal government was even contemplating reducing the principal on some troubled mortgages.

There is a banking adage that if it's growing like a weed, it's a good chance that it's a weed.