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Mortgages For Dummies
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Product Description
Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition, bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap into your equity. You get the latest on sub-prime and adjustable-rate mortgages, finding the best lender, avoiding fiscal pitfalls and foreclosure, and much, much, more!
This easy-to-understand, objective, and jargon-free guide helps you fine-tune your finances, figure out what you can afford, and improve your credit score before you go mortgage shopping. You’ll get familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, 15- and 30-year loans, and conforming and jumbo packages. You also get help finding and working with reputable professionals, comparing programs, and securing terms you can live with. Discover how to:
- Match your mortgage to your financial goals
- Qualify for a mortgage even when money is tight
- Find the right loan for you
- Choose the best lender/broker
- Negotiate the best terms
- Calculate your costs and payments
- Understand and complete all paperwork
- Refinance an existing mortgage
- Understand and consider special situation loans
- Explore reverse mortgages and other options
- Decipher amortization tables and comparison worksheets
- Use the Internet wisely when mortgage shopping
Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you get the mortgage you need at a price you can afford. You need Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition!
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #79195 in eBooks
- Published on: 2008-11-24
- Released on: 2008-11-24
- Format: Kindle eBook
- Number of items: 1
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
For many of us, the single biggest financial transaction is buying a house. Even more significant than the hefty down payment we fork over is the 15- to 30-year mortgage that needs feeding every month. If you have this much at stake, a little knowledge can go a long way, which is where Eric Tyson and Ray Brown come in. In Mortgages for Dummies, Tyson and Brown (who also wrote Home Buying for Dummies and House Selling for Dummies) provide a comprehensive introduction for anyone who is contemplating a mortgage. The book tells you how to evaluate your creditworthiness, determine your borrowing power, and shop for a lender, as well as covering the various types of loans. The authors also devote a section to refinancing and discuss what you should consider when prepaying a loan. They include amortization and remaining-balance tables, and a useful glossary. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or are just looking to refinance, you'll find this a valuable, easy-to-use guide. --Harry C. Edwards
Review
"Fun-to-read.... Deciphers mortgage mumbo-jumbo." —San Jose Mercury News
"A favorite.... Fun reading and informative." —Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Objective, down-to-earth.... A book I wish I'd read before purchasing my first lemon-of-a-home." —Wilmington News Journal
"Invaluable information, especially for the first time home buyer." —Fort Worth Star-Telegram
From the Back Cover
Praise for Tyson and Brown's Home Buying For Dummies
"Fun-to-read?Deciphers mortgage mumbo-jumbo." —San Jose Mercury News
"A favorite? Fun reading and informative." —Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Objective, down-to-earth?. A book I wish I'd read before purchasing my first lemon-of-a-home." —Wilmington News Journal
"Invaluable information, especially for the first time home buyer." —Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Covers home purchase loans, refinancing, and reverse mortgages
Packed with tips, tables, worksheets, a glossary, and more
The fun and easy way to understand your options and get a great deal
From adjustable-rate mortgages to balloon loans, this friendly, easy-to-understand guide will help you find your way through the home-financing jungle. Bestselling real estate authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown explain how to select the right mortgage for your situation — and show you step by step how to get the best possible deal.
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- Shop for the best home-purchase mortgage
- Overcome loan qualification obstacles
- Negotiate lower loan fees and closing costs
- Save by refinancing your home
- Increase retirement income with a reverse mortgage
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