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Mortgages For Dummies, Second Edition is for anyone who needs a loan to buy their first home, wants to refinance their existing mortgage, or would like to tap into the equity they’ve built up. Updated to include the very latest on every kind of loan, this friendly, easy-to-understand guide will help you:

• Shop for the best home-purchase mortgage
• Overcome loan qualification obstacles
• Negotiate lower loan fees and closing costs
• Save by refinancing the house
• Increase retirement income with a reverse mortgage

Once you select the right mortgage for your situation, you can explore, step-by-step, how to get the best possible deal. Mortgages For Dummies, Second Edition also covers the following topics and more:

• Determining your borrowing power
• Qualifying for a mortgage
• Locating and selecting a loan
• Finding the best lender and options
• Tackling loan paperwork
• Refinancing and other money makers

For most of us, the mortgage field is jammed with jargon and fraught with fiscal pitfalls. It’s up to you to seek the knowledge necessary to make your mortgage process more rewarding. This handy guide shows you everything you need to know to find your way through the home financing jungle and make the best decisions possible.

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a reference guide for the rest of us	Customer Rating:
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	Customer Rating:
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

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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	Customer Rating:
Very well written... useful not only for mortgage shoppers but also for professionals working in fields related to Financial Services!

Saved me a fortune!!!!!!

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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!