Do you find yourself groaning every time you file your tax returns? Do you cluck with anxiety and regret each time you calculate how much of your paycheck actually goes to the tax guys? If your answer is yes to both questions, buy a house! Home loan lending makes owning a house easy. Additionally, it provides you with huge tax advantages.
The Seven Deadly Sins In Home Loan Lending
The seven deadly sins in home loan lending are no different from the seven deadly sins outlined in the Bible. The latter damns your soul; the former can decimate your finances. Whether you’re buying a house by yourself, with your partner, or with a friend, be sure to avoid the following costly mistakes.
Houses And Lies
“Everybody lies,” deadpans Dr. Gregory House of the hit TV series, House. Dr. House may not be a real estate agent; but he is a brilliant doctor, and he has aptly diagnosed one ailment of the home loan lending industry. Many lenders and brokers will not think twice about lying to get bigger commissions.
Choosing Mortgage Lenders
There are many types of mortgage lenders and each one focuses on a special slice of the market.