Is this is an opportunity or not? The facts are these:
My avg. FICA is 715, make about 85K p/year, have @ same job for 12 years (teaching) and have about 30K in investments ready to put as down payment and about 20K in cash.
The property is a Duplex in L.A. area (South Bay), I already put $3,000 as guarantee, The terms are to put 5% down; The loan is option is a 85/15. Tthe interest on the loan is 7% fixed on the big loan (85% Interest only for first 5 years), and 10.75% on the small loan (15% jumbo loan).
I just heard today more statistics on what has been suspected: more people defaulting on mortgage payments and a worldwide stock maket scare due to this. Countrywide. WaMu, and other lending institutions are in trouble. I know it'll be hard to get better loan terms right now but I don't want to let the opportunity go.
Is it better to wait few mos. untiI the storm's gone or do I gamble with what I have on hand? (1st time home buyer)
Thanks for your advice. =0)
2007-08-10
09:27:05
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