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Old 10-28-2008, 01:45 PM   #449
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Originally Posted by Flames in 07 View Post
There is no right or wrong answer, from a cost of capital standpoint you are right, you are just effectively saving the interest on a loan with a very low rate which is a small benefit. However it comes down to your alternative use of the money. Equity in your house sure beats the markets over the last month right?
Yup, it's the blanket statements that bother me. You should do this, do that, 25% down at least or you shouldn't be buying a house, 35 year mortgage terrible! etc.

Decide what works for you and go for it!
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