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Old 08-21-2008, 05:10 PM
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Default Re: Closing on a new house when paying cash
rshoffer, I'm not a financial expert nor do I claim to be but I wouldn't secure a mortgage to buy a home for which I could pay cash. Sounds like a lose, lose situation to me. You may make tons in the market or you may be helping to shore up your advisor's money in the market until it recovers, which could be tomorrow, in 6 months or 10 years. Have you ever read Dave Ramsey's book, "The Total Money Makeover". A paid up mortgage is the new BMW in America, according to his teachings. I suggest you do more research and don't take my thoughts as gospel, then you will feel more comfortable about your decision.