[With the report now out, rates could come up even more.] Most lenders will increase rates by a quarter to three-eighths of a percent today, ... Remember, rates move up of a lot faster than they come down.

[Few people will argue that consumers haven't benefited from these changes.] Keep in mind that 20 years ago you couldn't buy a house unless you had a 20 percent down payment, ... You had three choices of loans, adjustable, 15-year or 30-year.

[Equity might have been the only thing preventing foreclosure a decade ago, said Hsieh, but these days most borrowers understand the importance of maintaining their credit score.] Studies show that if you're a credit worthy borrower, you will do everything in your power to keep your credit high, ... That in itself is skin in the game.

We've seen a dramatic pickup in these loans since rates starting going up,

If you own your own home free and clear, people will often refer to you as a fool. All that money sitting there, doing nothing.

We love debt in America more so than any other country.