I’m a Mortgages Writer: Here’s the Homebuying Advice I Ignored

How do you know when it makes sense to ignore traditional guidance? First, understand why the rule exists. Then you can decide whether a creative compromise is acceptable.

# I’m a Mortgages Writer: Here’s the Homebuying Advice I Ignored How do you know when it makes sense to ignore traditional guidance? First, understand why the rule exists. Then you can decide whether a creative compromise is acceptable. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/the-homebuying-advice-i-ignored) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*