Mortgage Finance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover why not every lender is created equal, how to talk the language of real estate, so you can converse on an even playing field. Discover the loan programs that offer no and low down payment options, favorable rates, and easy qualifying.

In the market for a home, but don't know where to start? Not to worry! From financing, mortgages, and credit scores, to closing the deal, best-selling real-estate authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown walk you step by step through the entire home-buying process.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the NMLS exam. However, the truth is that the NMLS test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test.

Be the Better Broker is a series of books that teaches the core principles of successful mortgage brokering. This volume focuses on the traits, habits, and skills to start forming before you enter the business. This is the top producer starter kit.

In this short work, the author of The Land Flipper: Turning Dirt into Dollars covers the basics of owner financing from the perspective of both buyers and sellers. What is it? How does it work? What are some of the specific issues to consider when approaching an owner-financed deal? In an overview of three decades spent flipping land, E. B. Farmer discusses how seller financing benefits both sides of the transaction and how a bit of contractual maneuvering can be used to make difficult real estate deals happen quickly and with ease.

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.

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.

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.