Tips and Traps When Mortgage Hunting 2/e - Softcover

Irwin, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070329680 ISBN 13: 9780070329683

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1998

Synopsis

America's #1 real estate expert helps home buyers make the most of thehome mortgage revolution. Robert Irwin's popular Tips & Traps series has already helped more than one million home buyers and sellers make their real estate transactions less painful and more profitable. Now fully updated, the author spells out all the recent changes in the home financing industry, from new mortgage types to new eligibility standards, to the new computerized approval process to the pros and cons of using a mortgage broker. As always, readers will find the kindof all-inclusive, straight-from-the-hip advice they have come toexpect from Robert Irwin, in a clear, easy-to-follow style everyonecan understand.

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About the Author

Robert Irwin, noted real estate broker and the author of the best-selling Tips & Traps series, has been steering buyers and sellers nationwide through every kind of real estate transaction. He has published more than 14 books, including Tips & Traps When Buying a Home and Pocket Guide for Home Buyers.

From the Back Cover

With hundreds of mortgages now available, how do you choose the one that's right for you? Congratulations! Chances are you're buying a new home or refinancing an old one and are now in the process of applying for a mortgage loan. Before making any decisions that could affect the next 30 years of your life, arm yourself with this edition of Tips & Traps When Mortgage Hunting. There are so many loans now available for practically every situation. America's leading real estate authority, Robert Irwin, will help you cut through the confusion and find the mortgage that fits your needs and is right for your budget. If one of your biggest concerns is paying too high an interest rate, or shelling out excessive cash for closing costs, this book will save you money by showing you how to find the lowest rates available. In easy-to-understand language, Irwin explains...when to use a mortgage broker, and how to find the right one; how to use the latest technology to conduct a mortgage search on-line; how to shop for and lock in the lowest interest rate; how to avoid being denied a mortgage because of a credit problem; and much more. This clear and comprehensive guide will arm you with the most up-to-date information and insider tips to help you avoid the traps of mortgage hunting and find the right mortgage at the right price.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070329680
• ISBN 13: 9780070329683
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 287