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“Moving to a Higher Interest Rate?”

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“Moving to a Higher Interest Rate?”





Joe,
I thought you were crazy when you suggested I give up my 3.75% rate and move one percent higher and payoff all my debts. I might of understood the credit card debts, but the cars? The numbers don’t lie, even with the increase of the rate, we are saving almost $2000 a month. Your coaching was amazing, all the interest we are paying now is all deductible for tax purposes. Even more ridiculous the mortgage payment only went up $685.

Thank you for your recommendation, we’re meeting with the financial planner when we return from our vacation.

I know I’m not the first to say to you, I will let everyone know of the magic you can create for others. Thank you again my friend!

Gerry & Jodi.


It sounds counter intuitive to suggest someone refinance and go to a higher interest rate, but in some cases, it is the right decision.

I am a math guy. If the math makes sense to move to a higher interest rate to accomplish an overall benefit, then I will recommend it each and every time.

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