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Product Summary
"All About Home Mortgages, Insider Tips to Finance or Refinance Your Home"

Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Resources are in easy-to-find Q&A format.
•  Written using everyday, understandable language.
•  Covers all aspects of home mortgages.
Cons  •  Abbreviated description of the secondary market.
The Bottom Line - An excellent book with critical information that empowers a buyer to find the best mortgage for his or her needs.

 
Product Description
•  Describes the mortgage industry and gives borrowers a start-to-finish view of the loan process.
•  Explains how lenders evaluate credit scoring.
•  Helps buyers ensure their credit profiles are accurate. Suggests ways to correct problems and errors.
•  Tips to help buyers find and use Internet mortgage resources.
•  An explanation of all loan types a buyer is likely to encounter.
•  Includes detailed information about refinancing a home.
 
 
Guide Review
"All About Mortgages, Insider Tips to Finance or Refinance Your Home"
by Julie Garton-Good

Take a thorough tour of the home mortgage process. The chapter on credit scoring helps you understand what is considered "good credit," and how you can work to obtain that rating by correcting errors in your profile or changing the way you handle payments.

Become an educated consumer by learning to compare mortgages and determine true costs. You'll find a detailed description of numerous types of home loans, and specific information about what's required for each, including underwriting guidelines. The author helps you manage your mortgage after closing, too, including tips for refinancing.

The book is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to learn more about home mortgages.

   
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