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Expression: Sign on the dotted line
Many people who want to buy a house or apartment they can call their own will have to sign on the dotted line.
It’s the same all over the world.
A man wants to be the king of his castle.
However, unless you are fortunate and can go to the bank of Mom and Dad for an interest-free loan, it will cost you a fortune to purchase a home.
If you sign on the dotted line, you agree with the terms of something.
For example, when purchasing a home, signing your name means you agree to the conditions of the contract that the bank offers.
If in Japan, you have a ‘flat 35’ home loan, then you will be paying for your home for 35 years both monthly and with your bi-annual bonus payments.
Thirty-five years is a long time!
So there’s the rub!
Before signing on the dotted line, you should ensure that you will not sign your life away.
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