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IbogaProject

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5. They can't deny you for just age
Fri Oct 18, 2024, 12:42 PM
Oct 2024

You have to have the credit score and enough income. I think your annual income has to be 40 times the monthly mortgage and property tax payments, maybe plus 1/12 of annual property and mortgage insurance. But you should really examine your total life plan as far as how long you expect to work, your expected retirement income and how ready you are for long term care should that come up. Best to be able to put 20 or more percent down as that will eliminate mortgage insurance, which doesn't end once you get over 20% equity unless you start with over 20% equity.

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Question about mortgage [View all] XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 OP
Yes frogstar0 Oct 2024 #1
Thank you XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #2
He is biased IbogaProject Oct 2024 #6
Try Penfed.org bucolic_frolic Oct 2024 #17
If your credit rating is good and you qualify financially is all that matters JT45242 Oct 2024 #3
My in laws were in their 80s when they got a 30 year mortgage in Florida. OLDMDDEM Oct 2024 #4
They can't deny you for just age IbogaProject Oct 2024 #5
I'm on ssdi XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #7
Divide your total annual income by 40 and that is your max monthly payment IbogaProject Oct 2024 #8
You're very kind XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #9
yes, mainly because mortgages have excellent recoveries, outside of great recession - type situations. unblock Oct 2024 #10
Wow, thank you! XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #11
Yep, there's really not much risk newdayneeded Nov 8 #18
You might even consider the FHA loan route (great for first time home buyer). waterwatcher123 Oct 2024 #12
Yes DetroitLegalBeagle Oct 2024 #13
I just got a 30 year mortgage on a condo.. Im 75. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #14
I bought my first home at 62 A HERETIC I AM Oct 2024 #15
Check with your local city/county/state government for Phoenix61 Oct 2024 #16
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