charlesm72
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RE: Thinking about refinancing my VA mortgage, curious what others are doing

I get that admin work isn’t free, but I’ve seen lenders tack on “processing” or “doc prep” fees that just don’t add up. Last time I refinanced, I shop...

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RE: Seller financing vs. lease-to-own: which one actually works better?

I get what you’re saying about lease-to-own giving folks a shot, but I’ve seen it go sideways more often than not. Just a few things I’ve noticed: - ...

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RE: Home Buying 101: Stuff I Wish I'd Known Beforehand

Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried the “one big pot” method when I first bought my place—figured I’d just be careful and keep track mentall...

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RE: Mortgage statement mistakes: did you know you have rights?

- Had a similar runaround last year—kept getting those generic “we’re looking into it” emails. - Eventually called and asked for a supervisor. Took ...

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RE: How to Buy a Home with Loan and Secure Your Dream Home

Yeah, I get what you mean—people can get way too stressed about making their statements look “perfect.” When I bought my last place, I had a few rando...

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RE: Why do rates jump around so much?

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think timing still matters quite a bit—at least for folks on a tight budget like me. Here’s my take: -...

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RE: Is a balloon mortgage right for short-term homeowners?

- Totally get where you’re coming from. That “what if” factor is real—life’s just unpredictable, and balloon payments feel like a gamble I’m not willi...

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RE: My experience getting monthly income from home equity

Totally get where you’re coming from. That “variable payments stress me out sometimes” line hits home. I tried a HELOC a few years back when I needed ...

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RE: Why Is Getting a Mortgage So Hard When You're Self-Employed?

- Had a lender question a $15 Venmo for “supplies”—it was literally printer paper. - I’ve never had a deal fall apart over something tiny, but the b...

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RE: Home equity loans and taxes—did you know this?

Refinancing can simplify things, sure, but honestly, I've found it sometimes adds more complexity than it's worth. You have to factor in closing costs...

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RE: Figuring out how much of my house I actually own

Exactly my experience—had a similar issue when the fence line didn't match the old survey. Quick chat over coffee, neighbor agreed it wasn't worth fus...

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RE: Borrowed from a friend instead of the bank and it worked out great

Been there—borrowed from my brother for a car downpayment a few years back. Skipped interest thinking it'd simplify things, but tax season got complic...

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RE: Figuring out how much of my house I actually own

Good point about checking title insurance first—saved you some cash there. Had a similar issue myself, but my title insurance didn't cover boundary di...

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RE: Feeling Stuck Paying Only Interest and Getting Nowhere

Totally get the relief factor you're describing, but I'd caution against making big lump-sum payments too quickly. A few things to consider first: - ...

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