If one of your biggest concerns is paying too high an interest rate, or shelling out excessive cash for closing costs, this book helps to save your money by showing you how to find the lowest rates available. It explains when to use a mortgage broker and how to find the right one, and how to use the technology to conduct a mortgage search online.

Get Answers to All Your Questions About Financing Real Estate Development -- and Tailor a Finance Package that Meets Specific Your Needs

The Completee Guide to Financing Real Estate Developments offers a detailed roadmap to navigate the complex process of financing small to large-scale real estate projects, such as office buildings, apartment complexes, and hotels.

Real estate expert Ira Nachem explores the pros and cons of large versus small institutions; how to structure and present a loan proposal, the approval and closing processes; the truth about...

The High-Income Mortgage Originator

"The authors have produced a comprehensive guide to becoming a successful mortgage originator. The book will benefit both the entry-level and seasoned originator."
--Anthony N. Gugliotti, Vice President, Naugatuck Savings Bank

"The High-Income Mortgage Originator is a must-read for anyone starting out in the industry or changing careers. I found that the book clearly illustrated the necessary information, skills, and knowledge needed, complete with forms and tools, to get started in the business. More importantly, the authors...

In Mortgage Myths, Realtor Ralph Roberts and mortgage consultant Chip Cummings take aim at the 77 mortgage myths that prevent so many would-be homeowners and real estate investors from pursuing their dreams of homeownership. You'll learn the difference between good and bad debt, how to make mortgage approval easier and simpler, and how to use other people's money to leverage your investments. This is the ultimate guide to getting the great deal you deserve.

The New Reverse Mortgage Formula explains reverse mortgages in easy language so seniors and their family members can fully understand and benefit from these useful loan products. Reverse loans allow seniors to convert part of their home equity into tax-free income, letting seniors easily borrow against the value of their home without selling it. Safer than ever, today's reverse mortgages are non-recourse loans and lenders do not share in any appreciation or accrued equity. Safe and simple, reverse mortgages are a valuable option for senior homeowners having trouble living on a fixed...

Loan amounts of $50 to $300,000. Interest rates of 2% to 25.75%. Terms up to 40 years.

Mortgage banking is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. In the next few years, home purchases are expected to run into the trillions, creating more opportunity than ever for people seeking a career in this profitable industry. Real estate author, columnist, and veteran mortgage banker. David Reed offers practical advice on licensing and educational requirements, as well as valuable guidance on the different career options available as a mortgage broker, mortgage banker, correspondent mortgage banker, and more. Aspiring mortgage brokers will also discover how to:

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Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach Hancock teaches readers how to crush competitors and discover exactly why business slows down in tough economic times--and exactly what they can do about it.

The analysis of the mortgage market is a specialised field but examines a financial market with extremely wide-ranging implications; it affects the stability of the whole economy.

The key thing about this analysis is the increasing importance of the secondary mortgage market - which in the US is now several times larger than the market for government debt. The UK secondary mortgage market is also growing and the book will provide a timely resource to those active and interested in this important financial market.

The 1990s saw an enormous growth of...

Although it is normal for homebuyers to feel a little nervous and apprehensive during the mortgage process, getting a loan to buy a house doesn't have to feel like a 440-foot bungee jump. In It's Not About Rate: The Right Way to Get a Mortgage, Richard Cohen writes about how the loan process can be understandable, uncomplicted, and smooth. He demonstrates why interest rate is only one of many factors that a borrower should consider. He explains how to differentiate between "come-ons" and sincere proposals and how to use the pre-approval process to leverage buying power.

A completely revised (23 of the 25 chapters are entirely new) comprehensive guide to the mortgage banking industry, updating and expanding the 1987 first edition. It provides an overview of mortgage banking operations and outlines strategies that mortgage bankers can utilize to compete successfully

Finding the right home can be easy. Finding the right mortgage-one you can afford-can be a challenge. You need to arm yourself with the latest information so you can make the right decision for you and your family, especially in the current housing market. In plain English, finance expert Lisa Horton shines a light on the confusing world of points, interest rates, and credit scores. Whether you're buying your first home, trading up to a larger one, or buying a rental property, you'll find all you need inside.

Learn how to:

• Save for a down payment and prepare to...

Buying or refinancing a home may be the most important and critical decision you ever make. It is certainly a decision you must make with all the knowledge and information you can acquire. This book will help you from becoming one of those statistics. How? You will learn - . How to understand the language of the mortgage loan industry. . How the most popular mortgage loans work. . How to avoid the potential pitfalls of mortgage loans. . How to shop for the lowest cost and best mortgage for you. . How to get the best interest rates and terms available to you. . How to save many thousands of...

Mortgage-backed securities are becoming an increasingly popular tool for constructing a solid portfolio in today's turbulent market. Frank Fabozzi leads more than a dozen experts in examining all the latest trends of this investment strategy, providing in-depth insight and explaining key areas of the commercial mortgage-backed securities landscape. Topics covered include measuring risks in the whole-loan commercial market, multi-family mortgage-backed securities, and B Pieces. Following on the heels of Advances in Mortgage-Backed Securities and The Handbook of Commercial Mortgage-Backed...

Fight Foreclosure offers a practical, step-by-step system for taking action to prevent foreclosure on your home before it's too late. If you?re having trouble keeping up with your payments, the worst thing you can do is nothing. This book explores all your options, weighs the pros and cons of each, and explains the pre-foreclosure process in detail. Plus, it points out the too-good-to-be-true credit repair offers you should avoid and gives you real, practical alternatives that help you help yourself before it's too late.