When you were in school, it was horrifying to hear that something would be put on your “permanent record.” But, as it turned out, that wasn’t such a big deal. The only permanent record you have to fear as an adult is your credit file. A rocky start or even a prolonged hard spot can make it very difficult to buy a home of your own. When you couple that problem with having a small or nonexistent down payment, there aren’t a lot of options for purchase.
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