May
29
Remortgage can be defined in two different ways. The first is when a homeowner takes out a loan, using their property or the equity in their property as collateral, when they already have a loan on the property. The second definition is when a homeowner changes their current loan to a new lender.Remortgaging by taking a loan out on existing property is usually referred to as a home equity loan. Since the homeowner really does not own their home, since they are still paying to the bank, they can not actually use the home as collateral.However, homes and property go up in value over time, so the home is building equity. Equity is when the home and property is worth more than the amount of the original loan. For example, a person buys a home for $100,000 but it appraises at 150,000. This person would then have $50,000 in home ...
May
29
Reverse mortgages are designed to provide those who are retired, or near retirement with a way to keep on getting an income, or money to meet other expenses as they grow older. While it may not be the way for everyone, it certainly is a valid option for many. Here are some things you need to know about reverse mortgages to help decide if one should be in your near future.What Is It For?The purpose of a reverse mortgage is to provide some income so that a person 62 and older can be able to continue at a higher level of living than what social security alone could do. This is especially important because of the way that social security and the economy is headed.Where Does The Money Come From?The money comes from the equity that is built up in the house over the years. This means that the more ...
May
29
Steiner's Complete How-To-Talk Mortgage Talk
Product Description (1000 characters, including spaces):Did you know that your home is NOT the biggest purchase you'll ever make in your lifetime? Your mortgage is your biggest lifetime purchase. At today's rates, the MORTGAGE INTEREST you pay your friendly lender will be MORE THAN TWICE what you paid the seller for your home. Mortgage Talk takes a straightforward approach to getting the best loan for the consumer - whether you're buying or refinancing. Set up as a glossary, you don't have to read everything before you get started. Just go to the part you need, use the evaluation forms in the book for interviewing lenders, finding the best, and you're there.
Customer Review: Steiner's Complete How-to-talk Mortgage Talk
This book is very basic and may be good for the first time homebuyers. As a mortgage professional, I was looking ...
May
26
No Credit Required (Revised Edition): How to Buy a House When You Don't Qualify for a Mortgage
Even those who can't get a conventional bank mortgage can stop throwing money away on rent and buy a house. With absolutely no credit, the authors bought a Vermont hideaway now worth hundreds of thousands and a California luxury condo with ocean views that tripled in value in six years. Readers will discover, step-by-step, the no-credit way to do it: No credit-check assumable mortgages Easy "Owner Will Carry" seller financing "Lease With Option," the way to buy with no money down The 30/70 rule that lands a bank no-credit mortgage Five exciting, unconventional, yet totally legal routes to no-credit home ownership "Property in trouble" deals A buyer's guide to pitfalls
Customer Review: Helpful and Useful
I purchased this book today and finished it today. I could not put ...
May
26
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Mortgage Broker (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
Break into the brokerage business. Here is a step-by-step handbook to joining this elite group. Written by an accomplished mortgage broker with more than 15 years in the business and 2,000 deals to his credit, this book covers everything from whether or not real estate financing is the right career move to how to master the skills necessary to be successful. Overview of a day in the life of a mortgage broker–including the pros and cons of the career A self-test to help readers determine if the brokerage business is right for them Licensing and educational requirements, advice on successful networking, and basic mortgage information In 2004, there were over $3.8 trillion in mortgage originations nationwide–an all-time record– according to The Mortgage Bankers Association
Customer Review: A Broad Overview and Practical Tips
This book ...
May
24
Fight Foreclosure!: How to Cope with a Mortgage You Can't Pay, Negotiate with Your Bank, and Save Your Home
FIGHT BACK! With a Take-Charge Strategy for At-Risk Homeowners Millions of homeowners are at risk of losing their homes. Are you one of them? If so, you need this practical, step-by-step guide to help you take action before it's too late. In Fight Foreclosure!, David Petrovich offers honest advice on all of your options, weighs the pros and cons of each, and shares smart, practical strategies for lowering your payments and keeping your home. He points out the too-good-to-be-true foreclosure rescue offers you should avoid, and offers real alternatives that worknow! Petrovich is a mortgage banking insider who understands the loan servicing industry inside and out. And he understands the pressure you're under. ...
May
24
Mortgage Confidential: What You Need to Know That Your Lender Won't Tell You
Mortgage Confidential is an insider's look at the mortgage process for anyone concerned with getting the best deal (and not being taken advantage of) while financing their home. The book goes beyond the basics, revealing the options lenders don't often divulge to their clients, what they really look for before they approve a loan, which costs they have control over, little-known sources of down payment money, and whether to trust loan officers recommended by Realtors. The book tells readers everything their lender won't, including how to: * qualify for a larger loan * avoid credit repair scams * complete the loan application to maximize the chances of approval * pay zero closing costs * avoid origination charges * determine whether paying "points" can save them money * know when ...
May
21
The High-Income Mortgage Originator: Sales Strategies and Practices to Build Your Client Base and Become a Top Producer
The High-Income Mortgage Originator "The authors have produced a comprehensive guide to becoming a successful mortgage originator. The book will benefit both the entry-level and seasoned originator." Anthony N. Gugliotti, Vice President, Naugatuck Savings Bank "The High-Income Mortgage Originator is a must-read for anyone starting out in the industry or changing careers. I found that the book clearly illustrated the necessary information, skills, and knowledge needed, complete with forms and tools, to get started in the business. More importantly, the authors emphasized the service side of the mortgage business, which would greatly benefit someone just starting out." Mary Sue Cavanagh, Executive Director, EntrepreneursNOW, Inc. "The author writes step-by-step ...
May
21
Basics of Mortgage-Backed Securities (Frank J. Fabozzi Series)
The purpose of Basics of Mortgage-Backed Securities is to provide readers with a fundamental understanding of mortgage securities as an integral part of investment in fixed-income securities. The second edition of this MBS classic provides the latest information on the U.S. residential mortgage market, adjustable-rate mortgages and mortgage pass-throughs, relative value analyses and performance characteristics. Dr. James Hu discusses the major changes within the mortgage market that may affect the fundamentals of mortgage securities. Some of these are: the recovery of the REMIC market after its collapse; the flourish of private-label securities; the growth of equity loan-backed securities and its establishment as a member of the fixed-income securities family. Also included are additional historical data for all exhibits. Mortgage pre-payment, dollar rolls, and private-label mortgage-backed securities are also addressed.
Customer Review: Great ...
May
20
Many homeowners, especially new homeowners, do not realize the costs that are involved when they take out a mortgage on a home. Choosing the right lender and not paying too much on closing costs will save you money. To avoid overpaying on your mortgage consider these tips:? There are many charges on a Good Faith Estimate that pertains to the closing on the mortgage. Many of these are subject to negotiation and you may be able to negotiate lower closing costs by discussing these charges. Before you even begin shopping for a mortgage, you can simply ask for these charges before you apply and then you can compare to find the cheaper mortgage lender.? When comparing Good Faith Estimates, look at the origination points. These points should not be higher than one to one and a half percent of your total loan amount. If these points ...
May
20
If you are still confused about what a 2nd mortgage loan is and how you can use it to your advantage, you are literally losing money. Read this article and understand how you can benefit from a second mortgage ? it just might turn your finances around for the better.
A second mortgage loan is one of the two types of home equity loans.The other type is a ?home equity line of credit? or HELOC. The main difference between the two is the total loan amount and how the loan is paid.
A 2nd mortgage works just like your first mortgage ? you have access to a set amount that you agree to pay on a set schedule. The equity you need to take out a 2nd loan mortgage varies from state to state. On the average, you need to have about 20 percent equity (but in ...
May
20
Statistics show that national foreclosure filings were up 72% in the first quarter of 2006. Clearly more and more homeowners are facing the possibility of losing their house as they struggle to stay current on their payments. Being in foreclosure is a scary situation - but with a little knowledge and a willingness to deal with the problem, you can stop your foreclosure.The first thing you need to realize is, your lender does not want to foreclose, and they do not want your house. Mortgage companies are in business to loan money, not to own real estate. However, you and the lender are legally bound by the contract you both signed when you bought your house. Your security agreement states that if you do not pay, they must foreclose. If they do not foreclose, investors won't invest in mortgages and that is bad for everyone.Here is an astonishing fact: ...
May
19
Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms
More than 5,000 terms related to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets are presented alphabetically with descriptions. Readers will also find a helpful list of financial abbreviations and acronyms, as well as illustrative diagrams and charts. Here’s a valuable short-entry dictionary for business students, as well as for office reference and the home bookshelves of private investors.
Customer Review: A Must-Have for anyone having something to do with finance.
Great Dictionary with all the financial/investment terms and abreviations.
The book has become my table-book.
Got confused with wording? It just takes second to get the full definition.
A+ RECOMEND!
Customer Review: Great reference material
This is the best reference for the securities industry. I am new to the industry but in a high level position. This is the book that our Complance officer is using to bring me up to speed ...
May
19
Is this scenario familiar? You and your fiance have been looking for your first house for a few months without any luck. You've looked at numerous houses, but none seem to be "just right." You're patience is running out, and you are beginning to feel as though you never will find the right house.Then one day, out of the blue, when out with your realtor, you discover one of the most charming little houses you have ever seen. A modern well-equipped kitchen, a large grassy backyard, a beautiful wraparound porch, and at price you believe you can afford. Everything you've been searching for, and then some.Your real estate agent immediately contacts the sellers and makes an offer they can't refuse. All that's left is for you to obtain financing from your bank.Your emotions are at an all time high! You contact your ...