- July 7, 2024
- Posted by: legaleseblogger
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Financial Planning for a Dream Home
Background
My wife and I are excited to be moving to a low-cost-of-living area from a high one, and we’ve been offered a job with a salary of $80,000 per year. We’re eager to buy a home, and we’ve found a dream house that fits our budget of $350,000 at an annual interest rate of 6.4% for a monthly mortgage payment of $2,400. However, we’re concerned about the financial implications of this purchase, particularly in the first two years when my wife will not be working.
Income and Expenses
Currently, my income is $80,000 per year, and my wife’s income is unknown as she is still in school. Once she completes her education, she will start working, but for now, I plan to subsidize our expenses with the GI Bill, which will cover 75% of the mortgage payment, or $1,800 per month. Additionally, I will have a second income source from my job, and potentially, a VA disability payment, which could range from $1,000 to $2,500 or more per month. I will also have a Reserve payment of $400 per month.
Financial Concerns
With the estimated total income of $8,500 per month, I’m worried that the mortgage payment of $2,400 will consume 28% of our income. If I didn’t have any additional income, the house would be 50% of my pay. While this might be manageable for a short period, I’m concerned about the long-term implications.
The Decision
On one hand, I love the house and don’t want to settle for a cheaper option just for security. On the other hand, I don’t want to take on too much debt and risk financial instability. I’m hoping that interest rates will decrease in the next 2-5 years, allowing us to refinance and make the mortgage more manageable.
Current Finances
Currently, we have:
- No credit card debt
- $20,000 in savings
- A single car payment of $500
- Ownership of a second car
- Monthly expenses of:
- Gas: $120
- Insurance: $120
- Groceries: $350
- Streaming/eating out/fun: $250
- Utilities: $200
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- Helping us create a comprehensive financial plan that takes into account our short-term and long-term goals
- Identifying potential risks and challenges that we may face and providing strategies to mitigate them
- Offering guidance on how to refinance our mortgage and take advantage of changing interest rates
By using AI Legalese Decoder, we can gain a deeper understanding of our financial situation and make informed decisions that will help us achieve our goals of owning a dream home and building a secure financial future.
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