本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛During our conversation, I learned that I would be better off to stay with LOC.
First, the lender can only allow me to pay half of what I am capable to pay monthly. She calculated that based on my debt to credit ratio which was way out of date. Some credit payments I made months ago still did not show up on her system. And my future increase of earnings was not recognized. I would have to pay a lot more on interest if my amortized monthly payment is that low.
Secondly, she did allow me to pay up to 15% of the principle annually. But the lump sum payment would not change the initial amortization! Let's say my principle is $100,000 at 6% annual interest, my monthly payment as baygirl calculated $860/month. And during the course of my mortgage term, I made lump sum payment of $50,000. My monthly payment will remain at $860. In other word, the bank will still charge me interest for the $50,000 I have already paid for the rest of the term! Over 25 years period, I will pay over $40,000 interest for the money I do not owe!
Whereas with LOC, as soon as I paid, the principle will reduce instantly and so will the interest.
The bank just wants to lock me in as longer and as much as possible. My carrying cost of a mortgage is calculated on not only the principle and interest, but the length of time. LOC gives me such freedom to shorten the term. After that comparison, I abandoned my attemp to lock in and stayed with my LOC.
I don't care what knowledge or packages you have, but do wish to listen to your wisdom that convinces me otherwise.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
First, the lender can only allow me to pay half of what I am capable to pay monthly. She calculated that based on my debt to credit ratio which was way out of date. Some credit payments I made months ago still did not show up on her system. And my future increase of earnings was not recognized. I would have to pay a lot more on interest if my amortized monthly payment is that low.
Secondly, she did allow me to pay up to 15% of the principle annually. But the lump sum payment would not change the initial amortization! Let's say my principle is $100,000 at 6% annual interest, my monthly payment as baygirl calculated $860/month. And during the course of my mortgage term, I made lump sum payment of $50,000. My monthly payment will remain at $860. In other word, the bank will still charge me interest for the $50,000 I have already paid for the rest of the term! Over 25 years period, I will pay over $40,000 interest for the money I do not owe!
Whereas with LOC, as soon as I paid, the principle will reduce instantly and so will the interest.
The bank just wants to lock me in as longer and as much as possible. My carrying cost of a mortgage is calculated on not only the principle and interest, but the length of time. LOC gives me such freedom to shorten the term. After that comparison, I abandoned my attemp to lock in and stayed with my LOC.
I don't care what knowledge or packages you have, but do wish to listen to your wisdom that convinces me otherwise.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net