Today's housing market offers borrowers a multitude of loan products and options. This makes home buying very confusing and intimidating, especially for first-time buyers. To get a loan with the lowest possible cost and an affordable monthly payment, home buyers must educate themselves on the various loan products. This book provides home buyers and homeowners with the essential basics on home mortgage financing, guides them through mortgage maze, and steers them away from making costly mistakes.

This book is written in a clear and concise style. Its contents are presented in an...