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Three reasons not to buy a house or get a mortgage in 2023

Despite the fact that many US citizens are thinking about getting a new house and a mortgage, there are some reasons not to do it

Fran Candelera by Fran Candelera
01/01/2023 13:40
in Money
Three reasons not to get a mortgage in 2023

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Mortgages and housing are something many US citizens worry about nowadays. Besides, there is no need to mention the reasons why most Americans would like to own a house. It is true that it has a lot of advantages and that you all want to enjoy them. However, the right time to buy a new house is something you should take into account. If you look back in time, you could see your relatives’ or friends’ decisions regarding mortgages.

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Some of them decided to make this purchase and their decision was right or wrong depending on when they took it. The conditions they may offer you may vary a lot. It is not the same to buy a house during a period when the country is booming as when the economy is fragile. Remember this is a major decision and that it could put a strain on your finances. Mortgages could become a real burden for many families.

To start with, some experts believe that the country could go into recession. It is quite difficult to predict whether it will take place or not, but if it happens, moving out of it could take some time. Pulling out of a recession may not be as easy as sinking into it. The world is becoming very unpredictable and what happens in other countries will definitely affect the US economy too.

What about mortgage interest rates?

Those who want to take out a mortgage will end up paying much more money on interest rates than in previous years. Therefore, it may not be wise to have a loan with such high-interest rates. It is always advisable to see how much you would have to pay with interest rates in 2021 and the updated rates in 2023. The total amount you would have to pay would be exceedingly high if compared.

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The third thing to take into consideration is prices. Buying a house in the USA is expensive and prices kept soaring in some areas. Getting an overpriced house could be risky because if you had no alternative but to sell it, you might not get as much as you paid for it. It is true that prices went down in some areas, but this is not the general rule for everyone. Getting a mortgage could be easier there then.

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Luckily, some experts believe that the situation will go back to normal in 2023. So it could be wise to wait a little longer while you stretch your savings to make a bigger down payment. Getting a cheaper house price and a much lower interest rate for your mortgage will save you a lot of money. Make a list with all the pros and cons and see whether it is worth getting a mortgage now or if you should keep waiting.

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