“My wife and I sold our home and are buying a smaller one.
We’re using the proceeds from the sale to almost pay for our new home. We’re about $35,000 short on the $300,000 we need to settle on our house.
The mortgage broker we talked to said the minimum mortgage they can write is $100,000.
Should we cash in our savings – at this crazy time?
Should we take out $100,000 and keep the rest?
Any other ideas?
Thanks for your show and for being there when we all need you the most.”
First, I wish you great happiness in your new home and thank you for your kind words.
Second, you need a new mortgage broker.
Third, you need to explore all your financing options (traditional mortgage, reverse mortgage, line of credit, etc.)
Last, if you are feeling pressured – use your savings. You may find that works perfectly. If you decide to go a different route afterwards you can do that without added pressure and with the confidence of knowing you’ve done your homework and chosen what’s best for you.
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