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Toplines - Subprime Mortgages - December 7-8, 2007
Mortgage Crisis National Survey of 1,000 Adults December 7-8, 2007 1* How
closely have you followed recent news stories about President Bush’s
negotiations with major mortgage companies? 19% Very closely 37% Somewhat
closely 28% Not very closely 14% Not at
all
2% Not sure 2* Should
the Federal Government aid Americans who took out sub-prime loans on homes and
now face foreclosure because they can't afford the payment? 26% Yes 39% No 35% Not sure 3* A
proposal has been made for a 90-day moratorium on all foreclosures on
homeowners. The proposal also includes a five-year freeze on interest rates for
Adjustable Rate Mortgages. Do you favor or oppose this proposal? 54% Favor 25% Oppose 20% Not sure 4* Some say that Wall Street investors are to blame for the
problems with subprime mortgages and foreclosures. Others say that individuals
who borrowed more than they could afford are to blame. Who do you believe is
primarily to blame? 54% Individuals Who Borrowed Too Much 21% Not sure 5* Do you
have any close friends or family members who are likely to lose their home
because of a mortgage foreclosure? 22% Yes 68% No 11% Not sure NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3
percentage points with a 95% level of confidence |