4 homeowning lies we tell ourselves

September 19, 2011
By Krystal Yee


Here are four lies we often tell ourselves to justify home ownership:

The bank wouldn’t lend me that mortgage if they didn’t think I could afford it: Unfortunately, the bank isn’t your friend. They are in the business of making money for their shareholders. They are perfectly willing to lend you more than you should borrow. Why? Well, because you’ll likely cut out your retirement savings, vacations, and that new car you’ve been wanting, rather than default on your mortgage. And the bigger the mortgage, the bigger your interest payments to the bank.

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