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Affordability Is More Than Just Qualifying

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Mortgage and Lending with Community Central Mortgage

Banks and Mortgage Companies have been fooling consumers for too long. Lenders historically confuse the mortgage loan amount for which a person is qualified with what they can actually afford. This practice is bad for the consumer. It takes advantage of peoples optimism turning the American Dream of Home Ownership into a nightmare for millions of American Families.

Do a search on the internet for home affordability and see the results. The results are from lenders telling you how much you can afford. How can a lender possibly know how much you can afford without knowing your budget?

The dishonest practice of telling people what they can afford has gone on way too long. Predatory Lenders and their practices have caused serious consequences for lenders and home owners alike.

Don't be duped, no debt to income ratio, credit score or computer loan approval system can tell you how much you can afford. Only a budget  and complete affordability analysis can tell you how much home you should buy. If you or someone you know is thinking about buying a home, contact me for an Affordability Consultation, so you can go forward with confidence.

After all, what good is it to buy a home you might not be able to keep.

Check out my websites for more information

www.7164800.com

www.confidentdecision.com

 

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Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker
https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com - Falmouth, MA
Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop

Good point.  The debt to income ratios of the past did try to take into account the other bills people have.  Ratios above 28/36 are more for the lenders to be able to loan than for affordability.

Jun 29, 2008 03:18 PM
Scott Magaw
The Bill Kennedy Team - Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC

I just wanted to welcome you to Active Rain!  This is a great place for learning, sharing, and networking.  Check out some blogs, and enjoy!  Just be careful - it's addictive!

Jun 29, 2008 03:24 PM
Kirk Westervelt
Van West Realty - Greenville, SC Realtor -Short Sale Expert! - Greenville, SC
Kirk Westervelt, Broker In Charge, Van West Realty - CDPE - Short Sale Agent - Home for Sale - Greenville, Simpsonvil...

Hi, welcome to Active Rain! I hope to see more of your blogs in the future. Learn from others, share your knowledge and experiences and enjoy yourself! Take care! ---Kirk.

Jun 29, 2008 10:05 PM
Crystal Corr
Keller Williams Greenville Central - Simpsonville, SC

Welcome to Active Rain. Congrads on your first blog. I hope you will enjoy and learn as much as I do from Active Rain. Happy Blogging.

Jun 30, 2008 01:46 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

We invite you back to ActiveRain in 2016!

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May 30, 2016 02:08 PM