Well sure. Where's the money in letting people buy homes, pay them off and then just live there for free? There's hardly even any worthwhile interest on a mortg

Well sure. Where's the money in letting people buy homes, pay them off and then just live there for free? There's hardly even any worthwhile interest on a mortgage. Far more profitable to just have all the little people rent; they'll pay every penny they earn for healthcare, food, and somewhere safe to sleep. I'm surprised it's taken this long.