I'm looking at buying a home, but have a $6,000 credit card debt to eliminate first?
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Many people are telling me that regardless of that $6,000, now's the time to buy. My plan is to systematically pay off that card while saving at the same time to have an emergency reserve should push come to shove and I'm in a financial bind. I want to go into the home buying process with only my student loan debt to worry about. Outside of paying off the card in its entirety before purchasing a home, what other options do I have? With the market the way it is and my good credit score (730-ish, debt-to-income ratio around 10%), I'm sure there are options available to help me obtain a home faster.
I'm looking at buying a home, but have a $6,000 credit card debt to eliminate first?I don't put any stock in anyone who claims they can time the market, any market - real estate or otherwise. You are on a good path towards building up your net worth, cleaning up your debts and sound fiscal responsibility. The debt payoff and savings plans are a great idea.
Go with your gut and buy on your own schedule. The idea is to not always take the debt banks are willing to lend you, so while there are options available, they may not be in your best interest. Pay off the card and stash away your emergency fund before taking on a mortgage.
I'm looking at buying a home, but have a $6,000 credit card debt to eliminate first?I would suggest you try to find a fixer-upper that is priced right. You can get in the home, fix it up and then get a tax deductible heloc to pay off the credit card in a defined time period. In your situation, I wouldn't go with an all out rehab, but try to find one that needs some cosmetic work. Paint, curb appeal, etc. You only need it to appraise for slightly over the purchase price to get the $6,000 out in a heloc.
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