[Mortgage Is ‘Just A Fancy Bullsh*t Word For Paying Rent For 30 Years To The Bank,’ Says Real Estate Billionaire Grant Cardone — Here’s Why Renting Could Be A Better Financial Move
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You only pay 3-4x what the house is worth if you stay in the house for 30 years and pay the minimum payment. If you pay extra on the principle - because your income went up over the last 10 years - you pay less. If interest rates go down in that time and you refinance, you pay less.