• coffeejoe@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 year ago

        I understand your point, however it’s flawed from the start in that government interest rates should not be used for a means of risk assessment, in my opinion. Your argument makes sense for private institutions. Bank loads should follow your logic. The government, however, should use interest rates to funnel new money where it’s needed most, and not towards private investors.

    • Pika@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      Agreed, instead of paying for some of it, enforce a strict 3% interest rate (with the remaining amount being paid for by the gov), this prevents the base cost of the home being raised by the amount of the subsidy