"A must-have for any home owner looking to refinance" -Terri Williams, Homeowner Are you paying more than you need to? In this book a mortgage lending insider reveals her answer to this question - and more - in her best selling So You Want to Refinance. If you are baffled by the dizzying array of mortgage companies, sales pitches, and loan products, this book is for you. The book walks you through each step of the loan process in easy-to-understand language to help you make an informed decision that's good for YOU-not for your loan officer. The book explains how to asses and rebuild your credit score, accurately calculate the equity in your home, and how to make sure that you present your situation in the best possible light. More than just an introduction to getting a home loan - this book will show you how to get the best deal possible. This book is a must-have for any current or potential homeowner thinking of refinancing. Key topics include: -Refinancing Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS) -Understanding Broker Incentives -Getting the Best Appraisal -Processing and Underwriting -Cleaning up your Credit Report -Signing Tips, Tricks, and Negotiation Strategies
Revised and updated with rates that reflect today’s real estate mortgage market, this pocket-size handbook presents quick-reference number charts that eliminate the need for calculation. As such, its tables are time-savers for business students, loan officers, and buyers seeking an adjustable rate mortgage. The tables are as follows: Monthly Payments, Payment Adjustments Resulting from Interest Rate Adjustments, Borrower’s Worst Case Annual Percentage Rates, Borrowers Worst Case Monthly Payments, Annual Percentage Rates for First Year, Value of Below-Market Initial Rate, Annual Loan Balance Reduction, and Worst Case Annual Percentage Rate for Convertible Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
Author: Jack P., Ph.D., CPA Friedman, Jack C., Ph.D. Harris
Paperback:
304 pages
Company: Barron's Educational Series
(2004-08-01)
ISBN: 0764124544 List Price: $8.95 Amazon Price: $0.24 Used Price: $0.01
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
Author: Eric, MBA Tyson, Ray Brown
Paperback:
312 pages
Company: For Dummies
(2008-10-13)
ISBN: 0470379960 List Price: $16.99 Amazon Price: $11.55
"A must-have for any home owner looking to refinance" -Terri Williams, Homeowner Are you paying more than you need to? In this book a mortgage lending insider reveals her answer to this question - and more - in her best selling So You Want to Refinance. If you are baffled by the dizzying array of mortgage companies, sales pitches, and loan products, this book is for you. The book walks you through each step of the loan process in easy-to-understand language to help you make an informed decision that's good for YOU-not for your loan officer. The book explains how to asses and rebuild your credit score, accurately calculate the equity in your home, and how to make sure that you present your situation in the best possible light. More than just an introduction to getting a home loan - this book will show you how to get the best deal possible. This book is a must-have for any current or potential homeowner thinking of refinancing. Key topics include: -Refinancing Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS) -Understanding Broker Incentives -Getting the Best Appraisal -Processing and Underwriting -Cleaning up your Credit Report -Signing Tips, Tricks, and Negotiation Strategies
Revised and updated with rates that reflect today’s real estate mortgage market, this pocket-size handbook presents quick-reference number charts that eliminate the need for calculation. As such, its tables are time-savers for business students, loan officers, and buyers seeking an adjustable rate mortgage. The tables are as follows: Monthly Payments, Payment Adjustments Resulting from Interest Rate Adjustments, Borrower’s Worst Case Annual Percentage Rates, Borrowers Worst Case Monthly Payments, Annual Percentage Rates for First Year, Value of Below-Market Initial Rate, Annual Loan Balance Reduction, and Worst Case Annual Percentage Rate for Convertible Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
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