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What is something you'd gladly go into debt for? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 11 months ago by GR4VY to c/[email protected]

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An example: for me, I'd happily go into debt to travel, or make sure my son has a good education.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm actually pretty happy with my mortgage. I got a good deal in 2013 and refinanced to a 15yr at 3.25% a couple years ago. It's the definition of "good debt" because inflation and my home's value has way out paced the interest.

[–] GR4VY 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Man, if I could've purchased a house in 2013 I would've. I was graduating high school though lol

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I know I was super lucky. I look at home prices today and what it would take for me to get there and just shake my head.

[–] GR4VY 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I've given up. The interest rates are ridiculous, and home prices where I want to live (anywhere in the western USA pretty much) are insanely inflated.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

There are some deals to be had, but you're buying in high crime and impoverished areas or in rural areas and you have to hope development will follow.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

OMG. I got 8.95% for a 25yr mortgage and it was an awesome deal. Market was about 13.5%. Your numbers are really just free money from where am standing.