Average Americans have been hit especially hard due to the financial condition of the economy with the collapse of the mortgage bubble. Due to the sheer volume of foreclosures, real estate and home values have decreased to an extent that many Americans are now underwater or upside down on their mortgages, with their homes worth less than what they owe. Across America, many homeowners are confronted with having to make the choice between letting the house go to foreclosure, or paying higher mortgage payments on ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortgages) that have adjusted on property that they owe more than the home is worth.
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