Apparently they think this is a reasonable substitute for home equity lines of credit, since investors can no longer take equity out of their homes for cars, trips, and the like.

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This is great for short-term community building but it is not a substitute for high quality education that includes lots of homework.

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Branding is the narrative for this change, not a substitute.

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At present this cushion against misfortune is provided by common equity, hence such contracts would become a partial substitute for equity.

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