• Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.works
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    6 months ago

    You can claim that your house or property is worth as much as you want

    No, you can’t. If you knowingly and grossly lie on paperwork that’s called fraud. Why the hell would that be legal?

    The fact that most people try to sneak 10% is entirely different from ballooning things by 600% and intentionally lying about the reasons.

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      6 months ago

      So if you list your house for more than its worth on zillow is that fraud? Who is harmed by claiming you house is worht 600% more (which he didnt actually do but is perfectly fine)?

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        6 months ago

        Obviously, a loan provider is harmed. Interest rates are calculated based on the radio of debt to assets. If you put a 10k mortgage on a 500k asset, you’re paying far less interest than if you take a 450k mortgage on the same.

        That’s such a basic question, anyone who is into real estate shouldn’t have to ask this.