106 Mortgage Secrets All Homebuyers Must Learn But Lenders Don't Tell: Amazon.ca: Gary W. Eldred: Books

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One of America’s top real estate authorities explains the inside secrets of the mortgage business

Each year, more than ten million American homebuyers, homeowners, and realty investors enter the mortgage arena to finance or refinance their homes and rental properties. And each year, millions of borrowers pay more than they have to. But you won’t be one of them with Gary Eldred’s 106 Mortgage Secrets All Homebuyers Must Learn–But Lenders Don’t Tell.

Eldred explains all of your mortgage options and gives you the inside information you need to make the most intelligent money-saving choices. He simplifies the complicated math of mortgage financing and tells you how to make sure your loan rep is being honest with you. He covers every aspect of the mortgage process and highlights the key criteria you should always consider when making your decision. With these 106 secrets, you’ll have the confidence and the knowledge to:

Increase your borrowing power
Get the lowest interest rate
Understand ARMs
Cut the cost of mortgage insurance
Save big with seller financing, foreclosures, and REOs
Perfect your credit profile
Avoid getting taken by the fine print
Get maximum return on your home investment

There’s no reason to get a good mortgage, when you can get the perfect one for you. Simple, concise, and comprehensive, this book covers everything mortgage hunters should know–especially the 106 secrets lenders don’t want to reveal.

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One of America's top real estate authorities explains the inside secrets of the mortgage business Each year, more than ten million American homebuyers, homeowners, and realty investors enter the mortgage arena to finance or refinance their homes and rental properties. And each year, millions of borrowers pay more than they have to. But you won't be one of them with Gary Eldred's 106 Mortgage Secrets All Homebuyers Must Learn-But Lenders Don't Tell. Eldred explains all of your mortgage options and gives you the inside information you need to make the most intelligent money-saving choices. He simplifies the complicated math of mortgage financing and tells you how to make sure your loan rep is being honest with you. He covers every aspect of the mortgage process and highlights the key criteria you should always consider when making your decision. With these 106 secrets, you'll have the confidence and the knowledge to: Increase your borrowing power Get the lowest interest rate Understand ARMs Cut the cost of mortgage insurance Save big with seller financing, foreclosures, and REOs Perfect your credit profile Avoid getting taken by the fine print Get maximum return on your home investment There's no reason to get a good mortgage, when you can get the perfect one for you. Simple, concise, and comprehensive, this book covers everything mortgage hunters should know-especially the 106 secrets lenders don't want to reveal.

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Most supposed experts in home buying and home finance give this advice: "Before you even begin to shop for a home, meet with a lender to get prequalified for a loan. Read the first page

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3.0 out of 5 stars The author writes like a used car salesman, Jun 23 2004

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The author writes like a hustler who is trying to con you into believing he is something he isn't. From the quality of the information in this book, the author certainly seems to understand mortgage. Yet, the street-wise tone of the author actually curbs his own credibility. He uses phrases such as "Avoid the bang of a bursting balloon","How to borrow jumbo amounts without paying jumbo rates", and "[author] simplifies complicated math...[and] make sure your loan rep is being honest with you". Such lingo belongs in an infomercial. Beyond his own hoopla, the book does contain valuable information. Just don't buy into his own hype.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of knowledge for the amateur, Jun 2 2004

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I am new to real estate investing and I have minor experience as a loan officer. This book provides in depth detail and easy to understand knowledge on the most effective ways to obtain the correct mortgage financing for an individual based on their situation or need. The books also gives you a great amount of resources to obtain more help and knowledge on the subject of mortgages. I would highly recommend this book, and I might also add it is very easy to read and comprehend the concepts discussed in the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and objective guide, Feb 3 2004

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I just closed a loan on my first home and I found this book to be a helpful guide. It's not as sensationalistic as the title might imply, but it prepared me to know what questions to ask and how to get my credit,income, and bills in shape before I put in my loan application. Although I took out a new loan, this book goes into assumptions, seller financing, and other financing choices that I didn't know much about. I think a lot of people looking to buy might find these alternatives worthwhile. Overall, a profitable read.
P.S. This book is not an "infomercial" or "get rich quick" hype. It also strongly warns against misleading a lender--none of the advice is "fraudulent." I find it interesting to read other reviews and sometimes wonder if they actually read the book they are reviewing. Not just here, but with many other popular authors. Oh well, such is life.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good presentation of concepts - lacks real world experience
This book provides a fairly comprehensive look at mortgages. Unfortunately, the author didn't seem to have the time or desire to have someone with real life experience in home... Read more

Published on Jan 28 2004 by D. Hillenbrand

1.0 out of 5 stars No secrets...your lender HAS to tell you
This book is so bad on so many levels that it barely merits one star. I'll chip it the star on the basis of one chapter that may be informative.
First, the title. Read more

Published on Jan 23 2004 by B. Arthur