Richard Redmond
Published: 2014-05-12
Total Pages: 158
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In addition to a concise explanation of every major mortgage topic that consumers want to understand, Mortgages: The Insider's Guide is the only clear, step-by-step guide to effectively shopping for a mortgage. Written by a mortgage industry veteran based on the thousands of questions he has answered in over twenty years counseling clients, this book explains the loan options that you have, how to choose the best one for your unique situation, how to get a handle on the detailed process of getting a home loan, and how to find the right lender. If you are a home buyer you'll be able to determine not just how much house you can qualify for but, more important, what total monthly housing expense you can comfortably afford, including how to figure your specific tax advantages in having a mortgage. Other topics clearly explained include: how a lender looks at your entire financial picture, including income, credit and assets; gift funds and co-signers; appraisals; locking in an interest rate; TIC financing; closing costs; reverse mortgages; how to compare different loan offers, and many, many more. There is a wealth of valuable information here. Understanding the mortgage process and products will make getting a mortgage much easier, and may end up saving you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan.