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RE: Texas mortgage rates are confusing buyers more than they realize
That’s exactly how it felt for me too. I started asking for a full fee breakdown in writing before I even agreed to anything. If they can’t explain a charge, I push back. Some of these “required” fees are negotiable, but...
RE: FIGHTING FORECLOSURE: TECHNICAL ERRORS VS. LENDER MISCONDUCT - WHICH WORKS BETTER?
Totally agree on the technical errors being more effective. I tried arguing “unfair practices” once and it went nowhere fast. But when my servicer messed up a notice, suddenly they were a lot more interested in talking. ...
RE: Would you swap to a conventional loan if you could ditch PMI sooner?
Title: Would You Swap To A Conventional Loan If You Could Ditch PMI Sooner? Yeah, those calculators are kind of useless for the full picture. I refinanced out of FHA about two years ago - PMI was killing me, and my equi...
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RE: Feeling relieved after my rate adjustment - anyone else surprised by their loan limits?
Definitely relate to the “Monopoly money” feeling. When I first got my pre-approval, I had to double-check the numbers because it just seemed... detached from reality. Lenders are always happy to tell you what you *could...
RE: Guidance on Home Financing Texas – What Buyers Should Know
I actually managed to get a $150 “processing” fee knocked off when I refinanced last year. It took a few emails and just flat-out asking what the heck it was for. Some fees are non-negotiable, but others are just there b...
RE: Is now a dumb time to refi or should I wait it out?
I actually did the math before pulling the trigger last year. For me, the break-even was just under two years, so I figured it was worth it since I don’t plan on moving anytime soon. Still, I get what you’re saying - lif...
RE: Before You Buy a Home, Read This - DHM Exposes the Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About
Been there. I thought I’d done my homework before buying, but the stuff you can’t see - or don’t know to look for - always comes back around. When I refinanced, the appraiser flagged a cracked foundation I’d never notice...
RE: Feeling relieved after my rate adjustment - anyone else surprised by their loan limits?
Yeah, I hear you on the paperwork headaches. I refinanced last year and honestly, the process was just as drawn out with my credit union as it was with a big bank before. The lower rate was nice, but man, the back-and-fo...
RE: Can You Buy a Home with a 580 Credit Score?
Yeah, I’ve been through the wringer with this too. When I refinanced last year, my lender was super strict about what could be rolled in, and my score was a bit higher than 580. I get why folks want to bundle everything,...
RE: Zero Down vs. Lower Interest: Which USDA Option Makes More Sense?
Nailed it. I went zero down a few years back thinking I’d just refi when things “got better.” Well, rates went up instead and now I’m stuck with higher payments and PMI that just won’t quit. If you can swing even a small...
RE: How Do You Shop Around For Home Insurance - Or Do You Just Stick With The Same Company?
Couldn’t agree more about the “ancient runes” vibe. I just refinanced and had to dig through my policy - felt like I needed a decoder ring. The loyalty thing is wild, too. I stuck with my old company for years thinking i...
RE: Are you considering buying a home in Dallas? Read this before!
I hear you on the permit headaches - when I refinanced last year, the appraiser flagged a sunroom addition that wasn’t on record. It turned into a paperwork mess and delayed everything. I get why folks skip permits, but ...