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RE: Lost in the paperwork jungle: mortgage edition
Honestly, the “cat bribe” thing made me laugh too, but you’re right - underwriters are relentless. I get why, but sometimes it feels like they’re looking for hidden treasure in my Venmo history. I’ve had to explain a $22...
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RE: Taking over someone’s mortgage: a trick I learned the hard way
- Totally agree, the level of scrutiny is wild sometimes. - Same here - got questioned about a $15 Venmo from my sister for movie tickets. - Keeping a notebook or spreadsheet is tedious, but it’s saved me from h...
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RE: Zero down vs. low down: Which route is better for homebuyers with military benefits?
Zero down felt risky to me at first, but running the numbers made a big difference. Here’s what I landed on after buying with a VA loan last year: - We almost put 10% down, thinking it’d be “safer,” but that would’ve le...