FinancialMortgage
#RI-6aae0a3b·3 months ago·
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“Buying a house with a 30-year mortgage”
What Actually Happened
I regret buying a house with a 30-year mortgage, as it's extremely expensive and leaves little room for emergencies
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew the total cost of the mortgage, including interest, property taxes, and HOA fees"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't buy a house with a 30-year mortgage, as it's a recipe for financial disaster"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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Financial Category
6
Financial decisions logged. Avg regret 6.2/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
50%
of Financial decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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