Able Quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz
“And I think we need a combination of a freeze, potentially, and also we need to sit down with the - with the banking industry and talk to them about ways in which we can help them be able to work those mortgages out, because it's absolutely imperative that we keep people in their homes.”
About This Quote
We must combine a temporary pause with direct collaboration with banks to find solutions that keep homeowners in their houses.
In simple terms: Work with banks to prevent foreclosures.
Partner with lenders to protect homeowners.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy makers
- bank executives
- homeowners
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could align banks with homeowner protection?
- How can policymakers enforce effective collaboration?
Banks may lack incentives to cooperate without regulatory pressure.