Yesterday I received my mortgage denial letter from HSBC, I wouldn't bore you with the details but basically it cited my student loans as a reason for the denial. Fair enough. I was not angry. I wasn't disappointed. I guess I just became accustomed to bad news. And though my loan application is pending with another lender, I've been reflecting on my experiences over the last few months. There have been a lot of lessons learned along this home buying journey. One of those being that buying a home can be extremely stressful. I had a very modest upbringing and by no means did I grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I grew up seeing my parents and their families working. W hen they had a goal they created steps to attend that goal. Similarly I have worked hard to achieve my goal of home ownership. Anyone who has really known me over the past five years knows the sacrifices I’ve made to achieve this long held goal of being a homeowner...
Hello, I’m Marissa, a Brooklyn, NY based blogger and homeowner.