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#297: Ask Paula – Should I Househack or Pay Off My Student Loans?

Afford Anything

George is torn between paying down his student loan debt (which he deferred) or buying a househack. She also wants to investigate whether a Vanguard Institutional 500 Index Trust and a Vanguard Institutional Total Bond Market Index Trust are ideal. I’m torn between paying down my student loan debt versus buying a househack.

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Despite headwinds, these mortgage companies are hiring

Housing Wire

Purchase-focused lenders that didn’t balloon in size to capture refinancing business during the boom, in particular, are looking to hire loan officers. WesBanco Bank , the second-largest bank headquartered in West Virginia, plans to hire at about a dozen loan originators in 20 major markets this year.

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Looking to Buy in Philly or Pittsburgh? Consider Down Payment Assistance in Pennsylvania!

HomeLight

With some loans requiring as little as 3% down, the initial down payment on the average home could be around $16,300. However, In the current housing market where sellers are often receiving multiple offers on a home, larger down payments can make an offer more competitive, not to mention keep the monthly payment lower.

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#350: Ask Paula: How Much Should We Spend on a Wedding?

Afford Anything

Is the stock market too risky for such a short time horizon? We owe $220,000 on our house, at an interest rate 3.75% and have $110,000 in equity. We have two mortgages, with one being a rental home, and we have a car loan at just 1.9%. Gusto makes payroll, benefits, and HR easy for modern small businesses.

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Seven Predictions for 2023: The Grime Edition

Notorious ROB

I think they were kind of forced into it a bit early due to the Jerome Powell housing market, but if that’s true… well, then that’s Opendoor showing out. We aim to increase the number of purchase loans, loans per officer, and Zillow Home Loans customer adoption rate. Ready or not, here they come.

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House Republicans offer counterpoints to Biden’s housing proposals

Housing Wire

“These high prices are great for the current owners, but they’re difficult for anyone looking to move anytime in the near future as their equity is now worth more,” he said. “It It is extremely disheartening for anyone who’s in the market for a new home, including repeat and first-time homebuyers. housing affordability challenges.

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