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#RI-69c91903·4 months ago·
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Deciding on down payment size for 1st home

Tired of renting, want to buy home before lease ends, but struggling with financial decision making

What I wish I knew
"More about low down payment mortgages and their long-term effects"
If I could tell you one thing
"Weigh pros and cons of using retirement funds or low down payment mortgages carefully"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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