Mortgages for Dummies by Eric Tyson
For typical homeowners, the monthly mortgage payment is either their largest or, after income taxes, second-largest expense item. When you're shopping for a mortgage without the proper knowledge, you could easily waste many hours of your time in addition to the financial losses suffered by not getting the best loan that you can. Choosing the right mortgage can help you save money for more important financial goals such as higher education and retirement. Mortgages For Dummies is for anyone who needs a loan to buy their first home or wants to refinance their existing mortgage. This book is also for those who would like to tap some of the value they have built in their home over the years. This friendly, easy-to-understand guide will help anyone to * Shop for the best home-purchase mortgage * Overcome loan qualification obstacles * Negotiate lower loan fees and closing costs * Save by refinancing the house * Increase retirement income with a reverse mortgage Figure out how to select the right mortgage for you situation. Then explore, step-by-step, how to get the best possible deal. Mortgages For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: * Determining your borrowing power * Qualifying for a mortgage * Locating and selecting a loan * Finding the best lender and options * Tackling loan paperwork * Refinancing and other money makers For most of us, the mortgage field is jammed with jargon and fraught with fiscal pitfalls. It's up to you to seek the knowledge necessary to make your mortgage process more rewarding. This handy guide shows you everything you need to know to find your way through the home financing jungle and make the best decisions possible.
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
Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, investing, and taxes. Ray Brown is a veteran real estate consultant and writer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780764551475 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764551477 |
| Title | Mortgages for Dummies |
| Author | Eric Tyson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 1999-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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