{"id":178,"date":"2006-04-04T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2006-04-04T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seattlebubble.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2006-04-04T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2006-04-04T16:45:00","slug":"homebuyers-need-more-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seattlebubble.com\/blog\/2006\/04\/04\/homebuyers-need-more-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Homebuyers Need More Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

A friend forwarded me this link that he received in an email from his credit union. Can’t afford a home? Fear not, BECU can wave their magic wand and increase your buying power<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Is Your Dream House Just Beyond Your Price Range?<\/b>
posted Apr 04, 2006 <\/span><\/p>\n

Home prices have increased tremendously over the past several years. Whether you’re looking for your first home or would like to buy a nicer home, it seems that no matter what your price range is, the house you really want always costs a bit more. Well, there is some good news.<\/p>\n

BECU offers several home loan programs that are designed to increase your ‘buying power’ by either allowing you to qualify for a larger loan amount or reducing your monthly payments. You can save thousands on closing costs too! BECU’s home loan closing costs are consistently lower than other lenders.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Super, so if I can’t afford a house, we can just play with "the numbers" until I can! That’s definitely a recipe for success… Clearly I’m old fashioned, because I just don’t see the underlying wisdom behind intentionally biting off more house than you can chew. Surely prudent saving and spending within a realistic budget is better in the long term, right?<\/p>\n

Less (monthly payment)<\/i> is More (house)<\/i>. Greed is Good. Debt is Wealth.<\/p>\n

(BECU<\/a>, 04.04.2006<\/i>)<\/p>\n

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