I get people don't like debt but - Bonds are not personal debt. They do not impact your credit rating. The interest is not deductable.
If you need to borrow to purchase the property, they effectively reduce the amount you need to borrow compared to including the bond cost in the price of the home.
The true cost of a bond is the difference between what you can earn on the money vs the bond interest. E.g. If the bond is 5% and you can earn 4.5% with a CD, the differences is just 0.5%
They carry with the property. Paying them off risks not getting the funds back when the property is sold.
Life is full of twists and turns so be careful assuming you will never need to sell your home.
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