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RE: Confused about which home mortgage loan fits your situation?
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen folks stretch for the “biggest house they can afford” and then get blindsided by stuff like a busted sump pump or a surprise tax bill. We went with a 30-year loan, even though the ...
RE: Keeping your house after filing for bankruptcy: step-by-step tips?
I get what you’re saying about keeping physical copies, but isn’t there a risk of losing those too? I’ve had papers go missing in a move, and then you’re stuck either way. I lean more on cloud backups these days - at lea...
RE: Taking the plunge with adjustable rate mortgages - worth it?
I get the appeal of ARMs, especially when rates are high and you want to save a bit upfront. But honestly, I’ve always been too nervous about what happens when those resets kick in. What if rates spike and you’re stuck? ...
RE: Can You Buy a Home with a 580 Credit Score?
Honestly, I’d be careful banking on rapid rescore too. I tried it when I was just under 600 and the bump was barely noticeable - definitely not the overnight fix some lenders hype it up to be. Have you looked into manual...