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| Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Eric Tyson, Ray Brown
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 29676
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0470379960
Dewey Decimal Number: 332
EAN: 9780470379967
ASIN: 0470379960
Publication Date: October 6, 2008
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Product Description
Now updated! The proven guide to negotiating the best mortgage terms--and surviving today's lending crisis
In today's hostile real estate market, homebuyers and owners are daunted by the prospect of securing a mortgage. In Mortgages For Dummies, Third Edition, bestselling personal finance authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give borrowers timely solutions, whether they need a loan to buy their first home, want to refinance their existing mortgage in the face of escalating payments, or tap into the equity they've built up. This revised edition features up-to-the-minute information on subprime and adjustable-rate mortgages, as well as updated worksheets and tools for calculating the costs and payments associated with a mortgage. Tyson and Brown decipher the jargon and point out all the fiscal pitfalls that borrowers need to know, 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. This no-nonsense, comprehensive resource is a must for every homeowner or homeowner-to-be.
For Eric Tyson's biography, see page 67.
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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