Mortgage Finance

Taking out a mortgage to purchase real estate is a huge decision, one that could affect your family's finances for years to come. This easy-to-follow guide explains how to secure the best and lowest-cost mortgage for your unique situation. Whether you select a 15- or 30-year mortgage, you'll get all the tips and tricks you need to pay it off faster - shortening your payment schedule and saving your hard-earned cash.

In the summer of 2007, the subprime empire that Wall Street had built all came crashing down. On average, 50 lenders a month were going bust - and the people responsible for the crisis included not just unregulated loan brokers and con artists, but also investment bankers and home loan institutions traditionally perceived as completely trustworthy.

Most buyers are unfamiliar with the process of getting a loan or mortgage and what it really takes to get approved. This is not only important for first time home buyers but experienced owners too. It may have been awhile since a current home owner has purchased a home and acquired a mortgage and the rules change constantly. Buyers get frustrated with all the paperwork and they feel like they are asked for the same items over and over and over again. Most buyers don’t really know what buying power they have. I see both ends of the scale: people who feel they can afford twice as much as ...

In this newly updated 2018 edition, authors Clayton and Natali Morris help you beat the system by paying down your home loan and saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest payments along the way. This step-by-step system only works with understanding and a disciplined plan. Clayton and Natali give you that by breaking it all down for you in this book. They arm you with the knowledge, inspiration, and several game plan options to free yourself from the dead weight of your mortgage.

Transform your daily routines into productive study sessions with the NMLS SAFE MLO Audio Study Guide–expertly crafted by Davidson’s Audiobooks. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or handling household chores, this comprehensive audiobook is designed to seamlessly integrate into your lifestyle, turning every moment into an opportunity for learning comprehensive Content Aligned with NMLS Standards.

Do you have a mortgage? Is the cost of carrying your mortgage a hefty burden on your finances? If so, you are not alone. You can take control of your mortgage, build equity faster and save years of mortgage payments and thousands in interest. This book will show you exactly what to do to eliminate your mortgage debt quickly. It’s the simplest, most straightforward plan for changing your money habits and paying off your mortgage quickly. And it’s based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies.I have used the same method to pay off my own mortgage faster - so can you!

For typical homeowners, the monthly mortgage payment is either their largest or, after income tax, their second-largest expense item. When you're shopping for a mortgage without the proper knowledge, you could easily waste many hours of your time - in addition to the financial losses suffered by not getting the best loan you can. Choosing the right mortgage can help you save money for more important financial goals, such as higher education and retirement.

What do the successful NMLS exam students who pass their test first time know, that you don't? Are you eager to become a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator as fast as possible? In order to land your dream job, increase your salary, and work in a thriving, fun, real-estate industry? We want to make that reality come true for you...We've provided all of the up-to-date information you must know, as well as 200 comprehensive practice questions and answers - to ensure you go into your exam with confidence.

This book is a true story. Long before Reality TV, bestselling author and speaker Robert G. Allen went to an unemployment line in St. Louis with a documentary crew and challenged four people to turn their lives around using his wealth creation techniques. The Challenge, first released in 1986, is the story of their success and a step-by-step guide to how you can make money in real estate investing. This 30th Anniversary Edition of The Challenge adds to the original story with a new foreword, afterword, and dozens of contemporary author insights and personal observations. The prices of real ...

The truth is, yes, the NMLS exam is very difficult. It covers an extensive and broad assortment of information, and you never know exactly what they are going to ask you about so you do need to prepare for it all. However, this doesn't mean that you have to spend the next 20 years with your nose buried in a pile of study material.

Millions of women want to create financial stability and abundance in their lives, but they don't know how. They are stuck in overwhelming confusion and guilt, driven by internalized "money stories" that have nothing to do with what is really possible. As the founder of DailyWorth.com, a financial media and education platform, Amanda Steinberg encounters these smart, ambitious women every day. With this book she helps them face their money stories head on and wake up to the prosperity that awaits them.

A reverse mortgage allows homeowners aged 62 or older to access a portion of the equity they have built up in their homes over the years. The amount that can be borrowed depends on factors such as the homeowner's age, the appraised value of the home, and current interest rates. One of the key features of a reverse mortgage is that it does not require monthly payments like a traditional mortgage does. Instead, the loan balance increases over time as interest accrues on the borrowed amount.

One of the most important decisions that you can make is buying a home and taking out a mortgage to pay for the house. The decisions you make on your mortgage will have financial ramifications for years to come. If you find yourself overwhelmed and confused by all the mortgage terms out there, don’t worry because you’re not alone. Getting a mortgage can be a complicated process, made worse by all the unfamiliar terminology your mortgage lender might use.

When the crash of the U.S. stock market became public knowledge in the fall of 2008, it was already old news. The real crash had taken place silently over the previous year, in obscure financial markets where the SEC doesn’t bother to look: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can’t pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was actually happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren’t talking.

As a real estate note investor, it’s time for you to dive deeper into the real tips, tactics, strategies, and solutions that allowed Martin Saenz, professional and world-renown real estate note investor the chance to achieve financial freedom. If you’ve read Martin’s books before, then you already know just how much experience he has in the area and how he’s been able to harness that experience and reproduce it in an easy and engaging way for his students.

This guide offers a thorough understanding of the NMLS exam, preparing you to excel as a skilled and ethical Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO). Covering federal mortgage laws, financial concepts, ethical practices, fraud prevention, and state-specific requirements, it goes beyond test prep to provide practical, career-ready knowledge.

The exam may be a significant hurdle, but it’s also an opportunity—an opportunity to prove not only your understanding of mortgage principles but also your commitment to upholding the standards that will help you thrive in the field.

Welcome to the other side of the real estate business! Do more deals, maximize your current portfolio to its full potential, and decrease risk - all through mastering finance. Whether it’s through mortgages, student loans, or credit card debt, nearly all of us (especially real estate investors!) are in the note business. The trouble is, most people are on the other side of it: writing checks to note owners rather than cashing checks as note owners.

When I first started investing, I did the worst thing you could do: I followed the crowd. Of course, after six months of grinding, my reward for doing the easy thing was a low credit score and an empty savings account. It wasn’t until I broke away that it all clicked.

My name is Jake Taylor. I’m a husband and father of four beautiful children, living in Arizona, and a graduate of ASU. I’m also a US army veteran. I’ve been a mortgage broker since 2001, and have personally handled nearly 1,500 loans for my clients. The average amount I have helped home buyers to finance is $12 million per year. Throughout my career, I have helped borrowers gain access to over $200 million in loans.

In Mortgage-Free Faster, Richard Andersone shares his real-life journey of paying off his mortgage in just eight years while navigating debt, budgeting challenges, and everyday life in the UK. Richard speaks directly and honestly about the sacrifices, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped him go from financial stress to full ownership of his home. Whether you're early in your mortgage, drowning in interest, or simply ready to take control of your finances, this book will guide you step by step.