Navigating a 40-Year Mortgage: Pros and Cons
The 40-year mortgage can lower your monthly payments, but it increases your overall interest costs. Is this loan a good idea, and where do you find one?
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The 40-year mortgage can lower your monthly payments, but it increases your overall interest costs. Is this loan a good idea, and where do you find one?
If you have below-average credit, a high debt-to-income ratio, or a small down payment, getting...
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