by David Reed (Author)
With mortgage stories dominating the front-page news, people - whether they're buying a new house or refinancing - increasingly have questions about the complicated issues at stake. Arranged in an easily accessible question-and-answer format, Mortgages 101 provides readers with essential lending formulas, as well as important information on lending requirements and application procedures. This revised edition includes up-to-date material on new loan and government programs, changes to the law regarding tax deductions, down payment assistance, bankruptcy, and more - in short, all the answers readers need, in one must-have reference.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: 2
Publisher: Amacom
Published: 01 Aug 2008
ISBN 10: 081440166X
ISBN 13: 9780814401668
--RealtyTimes.com
-BookPage
--Robert Bruss, nationally syndicated real estate columnist
--Publishers Weekly
--Mortgage Originator
Written in Q&A, the advice in Mortgages 101 is unvarnished and to the point. Reed takes a dry subject and makes literally years of hard-gained knowledge digestible and usable in a thumbable loan manual.
--RealtyTimes.com
Reed, an experienced loan officer and columnist for RealtyTimes, offers an easy-to-digest look at the world of mortgages....Reed writes in a straightforward, conversational tone and offers appropriate cautions, such as not to reveal confidential information online. While much of this information is available elsewhere, Reed serves up useful advice that is rarely discussed....While there are books that cover this information in more depth, the q&a format makes this a worthwhile addition to the real estate shelves. -- Publishers Weekly
This new book provides important information from an experienced mortgage broker whose home-finance articles I have enjoyed for many years. Reed shares his insider home loan secrets, offering sage advice along the way on how to overcome frequent home-mortgage problems....On my scale of one to 10, this outstanding home-mortgage book rates an off-the-chart 12. --Robert Bruss, nationally syndicated real estate columnist
With consumer-friendly language and an easygoing tone, Reed answers over 250 common, yet critical borrower questions. Originators can use this book chapter by chapter, or as a whole, to help educate consumers on the entire mortgage process....Give this book to any potential customer-first-time buyers, move-ups, and experienced homeowners alike-and they will come back to you more informed and confident in their mortgage proceedings....you and your customers will benefit greatly from this informative book. --Mortgage Originator
An indispensable guide to answer any question imaginable when you're buying a home or other property. If you own your own business, have had credit trouble or just want to learn more about the amazing array of current real estate mortgage products, Mortgages 101 can help. -- BookPage
With consumer-friendly language and an easygoing tone, Reed answers over 250 common, yet critical borrower questions. Originators can use this book chapter by chapter, or as a whole, to help educate consumers on the entire mortgage process....Give this book to any potential customer--first-time buyers, move-ups, and experienced homeowners alike--and they will come back to you more informed and confident in their mortgage proceedings....you and your customers will benefit greatly from this informative book. --Mortgage Originator
This new book provides important information from an experienced mortgage broker whose home-finance articles I have enjoyed for many years. Reed shares his insider home loan secrets, offering sage advice along the way on how to overcome frequent home-mortgage problems....On my scale of one to 10, this outstanding home-mortgage book rates an off-the-chart 12. --Robert Bruss, nationally syndicated real estate columnist
Reed, an experienced loan officer and columnist for RealtyTimes, offers an easy-to-digest look at the world of mortgages....Reed writes in a straightforward, conversational tone and offers appropriate cautions, such as not to reveal confidential information online. While much of this information is available elsewhere, Reed serves up useful advice that is rarely discussed....While there are books that cover this information in more depth, the q&a format makes this a worthwhile addition to the real estate shelves. -- Publishers Weekly
Written in Q&A, the advice in Mortgages 101 is unvarnished and to the point. Reed takes a dry subject and makes literally years of hard-gained knowledge digestible and usable in a thumbable loan manual.
--RealtyTimes.com
An indispensable guide to answer any question imaginable when you're buying a home or other property. If you own your own business, have had credit trouble or just want to learn more about the amazing array of current real estate mortgage products, Mortgages 101 can help. -- BookPage