Should First Time Home Buyers Get Counseling?

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But with or without such education, it is hard to pass up a bargain with housing prices at or near a long time bottom. And with or without the education, everyone loves a bargain.

HillbillyBill of TN 6:17AM May 27, 2009

No, they need 10-20% down payment and the lender to verify income and debt.
More commonly known as: "The Good Old Days".

L R Johnson of FL 5:25PM May 26, 2009

If I want a Perkins or a Direct Loan, I need to take a test to determine if I understand what I'm getting into....at the very least mortgage borrowers should have to take a 10 or 20 question test.

Veronica of NH 12:26PM May 26, 2009