I know exactly what I can afford for a house loan a car loan or any other kind of debt i choose to take responsibility for. 5 years ago everyone was scratching their heads, looking at people saying damn... What the hell am I doing wrong, they have the house, the boat the lifted f-350. What I am doing wrong! Well, if you can do simple math and a simple budget you can afford what you have even if prices are dropping. Just because you qualified for a half million home doesn't mean thats a cool idea. I will buy your house at a deflated price and rent it back to you for a little more than I pay for the monthly mortgage and write all improvements off as a tax deduction. The stupid people have made me happy. I like toys. Put more toys in the paper.
I was pre approved based on limits I set not what I qualified for. I don't understand how hard that can be, with the exception of people who lost jobs etc. That can be unforseen. I feel bad for the people who have worked hard and lost because of the economy but to blame a bank or anyone else for a lack of forsight because your house and vehicle payment takes up your check! lol they saw you coming