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Low interest rates will likely offset any pmi
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thanks! what about at 5%?
Do not do studio....it will not be enough space and you will regret it.
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additional context: i’m 28, have a separate emergency fund set aside, and am maxing out my retirement vehicles, so i wouldn’t be taking from other pools of money to come up with the 10%
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also a scenario where i potentially only have 5% (pay off high interest student loans instead) - what are thoughts on 5% v 10% down?
If you don’t mind, what is your HHI?
Your going to buy a STUDIO to share with your spouse? I feel like you’ll regret this quickly
You'll be looking at condos for 10% down
Coops have minimums that are set by the building not by the bank for maximum that can be financed.
Pro
220k in Astoria and put 20% down . This was in 1997 btw
Rising Star
550k with 10% down in Brooklyn. This was in 2011. Condo.
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Being in Chicago, seeing this pricing upsets me
$380k for 2 bed/1bath in Queens (walking distance from LIRR). Monthly maintenance was $850. Nicely kept elevator with residence who were younger working professionals and empty nesters.