How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage

Find The Home Mortgage That's Right For You

Finding the right mortgage can be complex, confusing, andfrustrating. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for anythingother than the terms you want. This indispensable and newly updatedsecond edition of How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your HomeMortgage spells out everything mortgage hunters need to know inclear and accessible terms. It covers more loan alternatives thanany other book and examines the importance of discount points. Itoffers complete details on virtually every mortgage optioncurrently available, what advantages each option offers, how tochoose the right one for your needs, and how to save money in theprocess. New information in this edition will help you use theInternet to find a home and get a mortgage, examine automatedunderwriting models and conforming loan limits, and weigh newshopping strategies. Easy-to-read charts and graphs, helpful sampleforms, and numerous examples will help you understand:
* First-time buyers programs
* APR, buy-downs, reverse mortgages, accelerated payoffs, and zeropoint loans
* Refinancing strategies
* Closing costs, lender fees, and other expenses
* How to dispute credit report errors and fix credit problems
* How to use the Internet for loan analysis