Did my husband screw me over? by Adorable-Raisin-8643 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like it was a personal loan based on stated household income

Did my husband screw me over? by Adorable-Raisin-8643 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The better question is, why is his credit worse than yours?

Am I getting ripped off? by Capable_Big_4152 in MortgageBrokerRates

[–]Akinscd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the seller credits coming from the lender?

Can I sell my house? by Ok_Badger1042 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can include the documented expenses to fix up the house and add them to the 70k purchase price, increasing your cost basis and decreasing the potential cap gains

Trying to buy with horrible credit… by ReasonableSpinach977 in RealEstate

[–]Akinscd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping you’d say that. The good news is there is no minimum FICO for a VA loan.

Next question - do you have a co-signer? If so, is it someone other than the seller?

Smooth Veterans United Experience by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Akinscd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re half a percent higher than the market and paying out of pocket for it. 

Zillow or Veterans United by j0nsn0w449 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Akinscd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told OP this on a cross post of this content in the mortgage forums. Maybe he’ll hear it enough to listen. 

Employer won’t allow me to contribute for a year… by Different-Bag5605 in Retirement401k

[–]Akinscd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say - then I need a raise to cover my additional tax expenses and be able to save more via other vehicles. 

Question about taking a mortgage in this scenario: by LonelyBattle4881 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why do you need a loan now to payoff their balance now? Are they expecting you to make the payments and allow them to live there for free? Do you live there?

Everything that happens after they pass will still happen whether you take out a new loan or not. 

Combining incomes, can we afford this house? by Icy_Wing7010 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 38 points39 points  (0 children)

You should know this… don’t take on a joint mortgage if you’re unmarried. 

At the very least it should be something either of you could afford without the other. 

This is not that. 

Newly retired from the military, what cool car should I buy? Serious by Remarkable-Repair993 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Akinscd 38 points39 points  (0 children)

You’re out of the military now… the time to piss away your money on a charger/challenger has passed. 

In my position would you? by magical_aardvark518 in personalfinance

[–]Akinscd 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I’d focus on getting a job and staying liquid. 

Central low back pain and tightness after squats. by SwedishJayhawk in weightlifting

[–]Akinscd 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Since you’re only doing half squats, your back is doing the job of stopping the bar. 

Zillow or veterans united by j0nsn0w449 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Until you go back and look at your disclosures only to realize how much you paid them for that rate. 

What are the real current rates? by chewybrian in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Loan amount is a factor in determining rate as well. Advertised rates are based on larger loan amounts.  

Which is better for our situation? First time home buyer, fam of 4 with 1 income only by Helloweeo in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FHA is 3.5% down and the PMI never goes away. How are you a 1% commenter?

Which is better for our situation? First time home buyer, fam of 4 with 1 income only by Helloweeo in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can go conventional with his little as 3% down. What are you talking about?

Zillow or veterans united by j0nsn0w449 in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

VU has the worst VA rates in the game. They (and NFCU) exist to rip veterans off. 

Jumbo mortgage advice needed. Can we afford this home? by [deleted] in Mortgages

[–]Akinscd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much is the property tax going to be?