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ferrari.chiaraNewcomerNov 5, 2026

because the bank was the one renting you the appartment😂

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oscar100NewcomerNov 5, 2026

Your landlord has a collateral for his loan - the real estate he owns. You have nothing to guarantee you won't default on your loan.

liam.smithNewcomerNov 5, 2026

Maybe your credit is shit ?

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elif_79xNewcomerNov 5, 2026

Because, when you have your own place, you have more bills to pay than when you rent it. So no, the total cost wouldn't be 300$ less, it will be a lot more.

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sota_takahashiNewcomerNov 5, 2026

Apples and Oranges. It's all about risk assessment. Don't be daft.

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mei52NewcomerNov 5, 2026

Not enough profit, we have spreadsheets to bow down to.

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aoitanaka58NewcomerNov 5, 2026

The landlord and the bank are playing in the same team. You are not.

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the_weiNewcomerNov 5, 2026

Usually, governmental regulation regarding mortgages, which do not apply to rent. The bank would be more than happy to let you pay that.

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somchai_srisaiNewcomerNov 5, 2026

As someone who had the "pleasure" of being some months in the states. Found a bank so i can get a Credit or debit card and save a little. Show them im transferring from my european account. No Credit score. No loan just an account and a card so i dont have to get charged 1.5% eve

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erik_anderssonNewcomerNov 5, 2026

Shut up peasant, and keep paying. Jokes aside, the bank cares shit about how much rent you are able to pay. Defaulting on rent basically only hurts you, but you defaulting on a loan becomes the bank’s problem. When you buy property, it’s only the beginning of a financial hemorrha