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First time home hunters. Pay debt or save for down payment
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We want to buy a house.
We've done all the pro's and con's of home ownership.
We have 1/2 a down payment and some highish loan payments
Would it be wiser to pay down the loans and go with a ...
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Why do people use mortgages, when they could just pay for the house in full?
I would like your recommendation on whether you should buy a house with a mortgage, which you would pay as you go, or should you buy it in full.
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Will our hefty student loans affect our chances of getting a mortgage?
My husband and I live simply but we're content. I'm an avid budgeter and love finding ways to be frugal. My dilemma right now is that we've been able to keep our living expenses below what we make, ...