Mortgage Finance

In the depths of the Great Recession, a cancer nurse, a car dealership worker, and an insurance fraud specialist helped uncover the largest consumer crime in American history - a scandal that implicated dozens of major executives on Wall Street. They called it foreclosure fraud: Millions of families were kicked out of their homes based on false evidence by mortgage companies that had no legal right to foreclose.

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.

Investment opportunities with attractive rates of return in a secure investment vehicle are extremely rare and difficult to find. But what if I told you that you can invest passively in real estate and earn predictable 'mailbox money' each and every month? This audiobook will take you step-by-step into a little-known area of investing: Private Mortgage Lending. Financing options available to investors who want to purchase and renovate real estate can be limited. Traditional mortgage lenders are reluctant to loan money for properties requiring extensive remodeling or repairs.

Learn how you can leverage the power of real estate marketing to generate profit. Build a comprehensive understanding of real estate marketing to ensure you set yourself up for success from the onset; find property that you can sell if you are a wholesaler; understand how to find the best sellers who will increase your odds of making lots of profits; understand online real estate marketing strategies that will help catapult your business to the next level; and more.

Keep your hard-earned cash with Reducing Your Taxes for Dummies. It's full of year-round opportunities for reducing your tax burden and paying less in taxes each year.

Have you ever had a deal fall through because of a home inspection? Are you afraid your home inspector might scare away buyers? Do you want new clients without hunting for leads? Whether you’ve sold hundreds of homes or still have yet to close your first deal, the same principle applies: You’re only as good as your last sale. Which is why you need to use everything in your toolkit to make sure your next client ends up feeling good about their purchase. And if there’s one tool you should be using, it’s a thorough home inspection.

Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don’t worry - now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget.

Missed Fortune 101 is like no other money guide. Author and financial strategist Douglas R. Andrew dares to question the conventional wisdom on personal finance that most people accept. He shows you how to seize financial opportunities you never knew existed. With Missed Fortune 101 as your guide, you'll never view your house, your mortgage, your retirement plans, your investments, and your other assets the same way again.

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.

In the midst of one of the most serious financial upheavals since the Great Depression, George Soros writes about the origins of the crisis and proposes a set of policies that should be adopted to confront it. Soros places the current crisis in the context of his decades of study of how individuals and institutions handle the boom and bust cycles that now dominate global economic activity.

Soros makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the great credit crisis and its implications for our nation and the world.

This is the ultimate beginner's guide to rental real estate investing. You will learn all the basics and then learn in-depth strategies for how to build and grow your real estate portfolio.

How does an ordinary person with an ordinary income reach their seven-figure dreams? First they must own their own home–and do it David Bach’s way. The financial coach who has helped millions to finish rich is back with a simple, powerful solution to get rich in real estate. As David says, “Renters stay poor, homeowners get rich, and smart landlords laugh all the way to the bank!”

If you’re stuck in the corporate rut, and a quick exit strategy hasn’t presented itself yet, know that while there may not be a “quick” exit strategy, there most definitely is one if you play the game right. Enter Martin’s world of real estate note investing where deal flow is the real king - not cash or cash flow. And, if you learn how to buy and profit from distressed mortgage notes, it can create long term streams of income.

"IT'S DIFFICULT TO GET A MORTGAGE IF YOU'RE SELF-EMPLOYED" While this is true, being properly prepared and knowing what lenders are looking for can greatly improve your access to the finance you require. The Self-Employed Mortgage Guide will show you how to: Calculate approximately how much you can borrow and understand how lenders assess income, Know what documents you may need and how they impact your chances of success, Create a preparation plan 12 to 24 months in advance of applying to buy or refinance.

How many more decades before your mortgage is paid off? How many tens of thousands of dollars in interest will you pay between now and then? This book shows how to free yourself. Anita Bell and her husband, Jim, paid off a three-bedroom brick home on a combined income of less than $50,000 when interest rates were at 17%.

Profiting from Non-Performing Mortgage Notes is an audiobook that bridges the gap between investor and banker. It's designed to expose the world of banking as it relates to mortgages to show the layman, the average investor, and the sophisticated investor that to become the banker is totally possible.

Buying a home doesn’t have to be scary—or boring! Whether you're a first-time buyer or just want a clearer roadmap, this guide breaks down every step of the home-buying and mortgage process in a way that’s easy to follow, fun, and packed with real-life stories. From hilarious mishaps to hard-won successes, you’ll discover exactly what works (and what doesn’t) through the true tales of those who’ve been there.

In this game-changing book, renowned author Mark Livingston takes you on a transformative journey towards financial freedom. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Mark Livingston demystifies the mortgage process and equips you with the tools and strategies you need to make informed decisions and save money.

You should read this if: You are tired of renting and not having anything to show for it other than a roof over your head. You are finding it hard to afford the rent you are paying, which is consistently going up, but think you are unable to qualify for or afford your own home. You are looking for another source of income but seem never to have enough hours in the day for another “side hustle”. You want to live in a better area of town but think you can’t afford to move.

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!