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Old 11-28-2023, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Pat2015 View Post
I’d rather pay the 4% interest on a 20k bond over three years rather than pay the bond off at closing if I sell in 3 years! Paying off the bond does not increase the appraised value of the property.
When you sell the house, you don't need to pay off the bond at closing. The buyer automatically assumes the bond payments.