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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Response rates from 13.5k Australia voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
68% Yes |
32% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9RKZCVB9mos9MO
Yes, but only in extreme situations, and as long as it does not encourage irresponsible borrowing, and is not unfair to those who pay their mortgages.
@chachi_my_chachi5mos5MO
They should provide it for a year or less, then stop. This way, if someone has fallen on tough times they can bounce back; if it's a pattern, they'll be foreclosed soon enough.
@B4N5XLR4 days4D
Yes, especially where children are at risk of homelessness. Losing one’s home is extremely traumatic so support is needed
@B4N293W5 days5D
Yes, but it shouldn't come at the cost to the taxpayer, e.g. any financial assistance provided should be payed back in full. Restructuring home loans to give them longer to pay back the principal would be ideal. Financial education is something that I believe must be taught in schools from an early age, especially in the current economical times. The cost of living is ridiculous and financial freedom is near impossible to achieve thanks to years of greed.
@B4KY9J31wk1W
Yes, but if misuse becomes an offense, it can be punished by loss of property,>10 years in jail, and >$100,000.
@B4K6LRN1wk1W
Perhaps provide aid of education where they provide strategies on ways to get out of the foreclosure
@B4H3W7F2wks2W
If it is an Investment, No. They wouldn't help me keep an investment in Bitcoin, Why would a housing investment be any different. Sell it so a first home owner can buy it.
@B4GWJZZ2wks2W
Yes, specifically in cases where the house houses children or people who are unable to make enough money through no fault of their own.
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