I can think of two reasons but I doubt this is exhaustive…
Most people don’t have enough capital to make the down payment. When one person has no savings, they’re irresponsible. When most people have no savings, it’s poorly designed policy.
In addition, the option of being able to rent out a house increases its value, which makes mortgages more expensive than they otherwise would be (with no rents).
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People should pay mortgages, not rent, you pillock.
What’s holding you back from taking a loan and paying mortgage instead of rent? Risk aversion?
I can think of two reasons but I doubt this is exhaustive…
Most people don’t have enough capital to make the down payment. When one person has no savings, they’re irresponsible. When most people have no savings, it’s poorly designed policy.
In addition, the option of being able to rent out a house increases its value, which makes mortgages more expensive than they otherwise would be (with no rents).
Bad credit and no money
🏆 Here is your award for most disingenuous comment! Congratulations for your total lack of ability to understand that others have different Material Conditions than yourself!