Tips and Traps When Mortgage Hunting 2/e

Finding a mortgage these days often makes you feel like a stranger in a strange land. Fixed rates and ARMs ... Baloon payments and wrap-around financing ... SAMs and PLAMs.

What Are the Mortgage Hunting Traps? The Most Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions. Should I Get "Pre-Approved"? Where Do I Get a Mortgage? Can I Get a Mortgage Online? Can I Get a Prime "A" Mortgage? Can I Get a Subprime Mortgage? Can I Improve My Credit Rating? Can I Get a Mortgage If I Don't Have Any Credit? How Do I Get a Mortgage Fast? How Do I Get a Mortgage If I'm Self-Employed? How Much Should I Pay in Mortgage Costs? ARMS, 7/30s, Buy-Downs, and Convertibles: Getting Lower Payments. Traps in an Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Is a 0-Points Mortgage a Good Deal? Can I Get a 125 Percent Mortgage? How Do I Get Jumbo Mortgage? Should I Opt for a Biweekly or Shorter Term Mortgage? Can I Really Get a "No-Down" Mortgage? What About "Creative" Financing? Should I Consider an FHA or VA Mortgage? When Should I Refinance? Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early? How Do I Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance? What Shoudl I Do When Facing Foreclosure? How Do I Prepare for the Loan Closing? Are Mortgage Payments Deductible? First Time Home Buyer and Other Special Loan Programs. Appendices: A: Amortization Table. B: Mortgage Finder. C: Mortgage Terms.