unexpected...

I got the papers from the bank today. The monthly payment was about $70 more than expected. I don't know if I can do this. I need to crunch the numbers again and I want to have my financial advisor (read Mom) go over it with me.

Maybe...

My agent says he will talk to my mortgage broker on Monday about finessing the loan to lower the monthly charge. Mom and I went through the numbers though and she still thinks it's possible. It will be tight, no question. I hope we can bring the monthly payment down but if not, I should still be able to manage. It means less money into savings.