Discussions about physician loans

Advantages of PA vs Physician - Physician Assistant I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share their opinions on what they like the most about being a PA. More specifically, what is it that you like best about your job that is an advantage over being a physician? Thanks! (54) / No (21) Reply -... Started by on Sunday, September 14, 2008, 50 posts   Read the full thread at indeed Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at indeed): (82) / No (21) Sue and believe one major advantage to being a PA is you always have backup from the supervising physician from the supervising physician.... To being a PA is you always have backup from the supervising physician if needed.

New physician, high income but high debt ... seeking advice Not sure where to start... I am 31 with a wife and 3 kids. I graduated last summer from residency and landed my first job as a physician. As part of my salary I take home about 20k per month after taxes. I can also earn up to 50-100k in bonuses per year... Started by on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 15 posts   Read the full thread at money-talk Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at money-talk): Eg - a $100k loan, 4.5% fixed rate, 30 yrs , costs $507/m, the SLs, and the car loans - prepay the cc & personal loan - and direct your resources the short term, high interest, variable.... Term, high interest, variable rate loans.

Opinion: Is being a physician assistant a better option? Currently i am enrolled in a Physician Assistant / Pre-Med program. I have to decided by the end of next semester which one to specifically pursue because the classes start to become different. I cannot decide which one to become. There is no doubt that... Started by on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 40 posts by 27 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): While being a physician may be more intrusive of your home worked with many PAs and NPs over.... But I think in the back of my mind I would have always regretted not becoming a physician personal soul searching on this one. loan debt..

Talked to a female physician last night about work/life balance There's a new woman in my Bible study group who recently finished her MD/PhD and is applying for research fellowships. Apparently she's a fantastic medical researcher, and some of the top programs in her field are saying things like "how can we get you... Started by RedBellPeppers on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 29 posts by 13 people.   Read the full thread at thenest Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thenest): Hopefully I'll figure it out over the next several years! Most subsequent conversations I learned that her H... . I watched my boss and her physician husband just go through a divorce and witnessing how she work, while being a physician.

Is there any more stated income loans for 20% down? Is there any more stated income loans for 20% down? Looking for Lite doc or stated income loans between 20-30% down Started by Albert Goldberg on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 13 posts by 8 people.   Read the full thread at trulia Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at trulia): Stated, I have a portfolio lender that can do their... . I have a lender that does stated income loans, and know loan AND sign a 4506! You might get the house, but you might get a visit from the IRS also. BEST ANSWER Hello My Friend, Contact me.

The Deceptive Income of Physicians Http://benbrownmd.wordpress.com/ This should be mandatory reading for all pre-meds in college. For physicians its more like- duh... I'm finding that out now but its too late. I guess its not too late to fight the medicare cuts though. Started by on Sunday, January 15, 2012, 5 posts by 4 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): But, even that you had to take out an extra $80... . Props for "Canadia". Had about $ 120,000 in loans. I have read in 1st year and $ 12,000 when I finished . Had about $ 120,000 in loans. Was $ 8,000 in 1st year and $ 12,000 when I finished .

Think hard about your physician mortgage, especially with Compass With BOA done with the doctor loan program, I wanted to provide advice to those shopping for a mortgage, especially with Compass Bank. I got a BOA loan 3 years ago and it was great, and I am in the process of selling my current home and upgrading. I was... Started by on Monday, March 09, 2009, 9 posts by 6 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): But Compass will tell you they are expanding their ... . To be clear, I am not saying that all physician loan programs are bad. Or car loans to build our credit) and high student debt, so the doctor's loan programs can exploit.

Big loans (with interest) I've had a few conversations with residents the last year or two regarding how indebted they are (seems like many people have 200-300K in loans). I am curious as to how younger pathologists are being advised on their finances. Are people recommending ... Started by on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11 posts by 8 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): Your specific income vs interest rate on your school loans, etc., because while it can seem like loans can be consolidated into low interest loans and you might actually be better off paying on my med school loans all during.... Related Videos:

Student Loans Forgiven? Today's Cleveland Plain Dealer had an article entitled, "Burden of Loans Leaves Many Young Borrowers Falling Behind" on the front page. The article high-lighted a newly wed couple who both have student loans. The woman has $66,000 in student loan debt... Started by linnylu on Sunday, February 05, 2012, 15 posts by 9 people.   Read the full thread at collegeconfidential Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at collegeconfidential): If they signed on for .... Educational. I am not anti-student loan servants, you must make 10 years of consistent loan payments before the loans are forgiven. Of their finances to see if they could pay off those loans sooner.

Paying off low interest student loans early -- a mistake? I've enjoyed reading this board and wanted to get the collective opinion on paying off student loans early in my particular situation. I am a physician who is three years out of residency. My income is in the 150 - 200,000 range and I expect my job to... Started by er999 on Wednesday, November 05, 2008, 50 posts by 33 people.   Read the full thread at bogleheads Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bogleheads): It is fixed at 2.6% and will go down to 1.6% next year (after 4 that my loan is below.... I am a physician who is three years out of residency 120,000 in remaining student loan debt. Student loans early in my particular situation.