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November 11th, 2009 
Pete 
- ISBN13: 9780470379967
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition, bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap into your equity. You get the latest on sub-prime and adjustable-rate mortgages, finding the best lender, avoiding fiscal pitfalls and foreclosure, and much, much, more!
This easy-to-understand, objective, and jargon-free guide helps you fine-tune your finances, figure out what you can afford, and improve your credit score before you go mortgage shopping. You’ll get familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, 15- and 30-year loans, and conforming and jumbo packages. You also get help finding and working with reputable professionals, comparing programs, and securing terms you can live with. Discover how to:
- Match your mortgage to your financial goals
- Qualify for a mortgage even when money is tight
- Find the right loan for you
- Choose the best lender/broker
- Negotiate the best terms
- Calculate your costs and payments
- Understand and complete all paperwork
- Refinance an existing mortgage
- Understand and consider special situation loans
- Explore reverse mortgages and other options
- Decipher amortization tables and comparison worksheets
- Use the Internet wisely when mortgage shopping
Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you get the mortgage you need at a price you can afford. You need Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition!Amazon.com Review
For many of us, the single biggest financial transaction is buying a house. Even more significant than the hefty down payment we fork over is the 15- to 30-year mortgage that needs feeding every month. If you have this much at stake, a little knowledge can go a long way, which is where Eric Tyson and Ray Brown come in. In Mortgages for Dummies, Tyson and Brown (who also wrote Home Buying for Dummies and House Selling for Dummies) provide a comprehensive introduction for anyone who is contemplating a mortgage. The book tells you how to evaluate your creditworthiness, determine your borrowing power, and shop for a lender, as well as covering the various types of loans. The authors also devote a section to refinancing and discuss what you should consider when prepaying a loan. They include amortization and remaining-balance tables, and a useful glossary. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or are just looking to refinance, you’ll find this a valuable, easy-to-use guide. –Harry C. Edwards
Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition
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I’ll have to admit. After reading Personal Finance for Dummies, I think that Eric Tyson’s advice is outstanding. He did such a good job with PFfD that I paid my daughters to read it. (They were paid by contributions to their IRA after answering a few questions).
Mortgages for Dummies does not disappoint. I was looking for a construction loan and I wish there was more info on that topic but overall the coverage was excellent and very down to earth.
Rating: 5 / 5
As a first-time homebuyer, I was looking for some in-depth knowledge of mortgages. This wasn’t it. It gave a very broad overview and told me very little that I didn’t already know. It is fine for the true dummies out there.
Rating: 3 / 5
I learned nothing from this book that I didn’t already know. After talking with friends and family and finding a good mortgage banker I trusted, I knew what I needed to. I was very disappointed in it!
Rating: 2 / 5
If you are contemplating buying a home, then this book is a must. Everthing is in here. So complete.
I followed this advice in buying my own home. It works and samed me a bundle.
By contrast, I tried to follow advice in JBQ’s book and found that most was outdated and the rest was ineffective.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve always learnt a lot from the “XXXX for Dummies” series. Highly recommend this one if you have no idea about mortgages and how things work.
Rating: 5 / 5