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| Mortgages For Dummies, 2nd Edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Eric Tyson, Ray Brown
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
Buy New: $2.42
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 98854
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0764571923
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.720973
UPC: 785555887671
EAN: 9780764571923
ASIN: 0764571923
Publication Date: August 27, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A new and updated edition of the friendly guide packed with "invaluable information, especially for the first-time home buyer." ?Fort Worth Star-Telegram With record-low rates and a dicey stock market, many Americans are making their home their primary investment and refinancing at record numbers. Mortgages For Dummies, Second Edition is intended for anyone who needs a loan to buy their first home or wants to refinance while rates are low. Bestselling personal finance authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give borrowers step-by-step guidance on getting the best possible deal for their financial situation, showing them how to determine their borrowing power, select the right loan, find the best lender and options, and fill out all the paperwork correctly. They decipher the jargon and point out the fiscal pitfalls all borrowers need to be aware of, and provide all the knowledge they need to succeed in the mortgage process. This updated Second Edition includes new information on credit scores, Internet mortgages, reverse mortgages, and interest-only loans while covering all the recent changes in credit ratings, buyer qualifications, interest rates, and tax implications. Understanding mortgages can save the typical homeowner thousands of dollars over the life of their home. Mortgages For Dummies, Second Edition is a straightforward and comprehensive resource every mortgage shopper should have at hand.
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 a reference guide for the rest of us October 12, 2008
not a book you want to purchase if you want to learn the business but great if you are a home owner.
 not worth the money April 5, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!
Good For Starters May 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book touches on the very basics of buying a home. Lots of industry terms defined - this solves a communication barrier to often seen in this industry. Often times, some lenders forget to check the literacy of there clients and breeze through the whole process without defining some key terms. With this book, loan officers/brokers/agents and clients are on the same page.
First time buyers who read this book will feel a little more confident, especially with reading articles and books pertaining to buying/investing in a home.
 Mortgages For Dummies, 2nd Edition May 18, 2007
Very well written... useful not only for mortgage shoppers but also for professionals working in fields related to Financial Services!
 Saved me a fortune!!!!!! May 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book saved me about $22,000 when I purchased my house. It prepared me to know what to look for and what to ask for when searching for a mortgage! I had purchased the home buying for dummies book and while reading that I learned I needed to know so much more about the financing aspect. Since it was my first home purchase I was clueless. This book walked me through and helped me discover what my personal needs were. I found my dream house, a perfect fit mortgage, and closed all in 2 weeks. AMAZING!
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