Mortgages 101: Quick Answers to Over 250 Critical Questions About Your Home Loan - Tapa blanda

"On my scale of one to ten, this outstanding home-mortgage book rates an off-the-chart twelve." -- Robert J. Bruss "Real Estate Columnist" "His lucid explanations translate confusing mortgage industry jargon into plain English for the nonfinancial reader....no-nonsense tone." --"Financial Planning" "...takes the guesswork out of getting a mortgages...If you don't become an expert on mortgages after reading this book, don't blame us." - The Post-Standard "Though a number of books cover mortgages for consumers, this helpful how-to is distinguished by its 'Socratic' style; many web-savvy readers will benefits from the familiar FAQ format. A welcome addition to public library business collections." --"Library Journal" "Reed follows the question-and-answer format and covers just about every issue that can come up, from how much to put down to the various types of mortgages available. Perhaps the best thing Mr. Reed does is explain, simply, how banks determine your creditworthiness." --"The New York Times " "His lucid explanations translate confusing mortgage industry jargon into plain English for the nonfinancial reader....no-nonsense tone." --"Financial Planning" "Though a number of books cover mortgages for consumers, this helpful how-to is distinguished by its 'Socratic' style; many web-savvy readers will benefits from the familiar FAQ format. A welcome addition to public library business collections." --"Library Journal" ."..takes the guesswork out of getting a mortgages...If you don't become an expert on mortgages after reading this book, don't blame us." - The Post-Standard "Reed follows the question-and-answer format and covers just about every issue that can come up, from how much to put down to the various types of mortgages available. Perhaps the best thing Mr. Reed does is explain, simply, how banks determine your creditworthiness." --"The New York Times " ..".takes the guesswork out of getting a mortgages...If you don't become an expert on mortgages after reading this book, don't blame us." - The Post-Standard "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" "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 easy-to-digest look at the world of mortgages....Reed writes in a straightforward, conversational tone and offers appropriate cautions....serves up useful advice that is rarely discussed....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 "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 .,."an indispensable guide." -BookPage

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.