Housing Bubble 2: Return of the Ugly

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A mother of three says her family can't secure a $1,600 home loan, yet they must manage a $2,100 rent. (www.reddit.com)

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[–] rekorse 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Well see, I made a deal with a bank, that said I would like to borrow, say 100k, and I would be willing to pay it back over 30 years plus extra, or else the bank would have no incentive to do it.

Separately, they said they would be far more comfortable loaning me money, if I could guarantee that if things went south, there was some sort of asset they could take besides my money.

It didnt have to be my house, it could have been something else THAT I OWNED. Thats the important part. The house is only collateral because I own it, despite the outstanding mortgage payment.

Edit to add: this is also why I would keep the profits from selling my house, and would only have to pay off the loan.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yes, I understand what collateral is. It's something the bank owns, but allows you to use until you've paid it off. For example, the bank keeps the title to my car until I've paid it off, and then they send me the title.

[–] rekorse 2 points 3 months ago

You know what, the way you said it this time just really clicked. I now also hate banks. Good talk.