Tips and Traps When Mortgage Hunting 2/e

Robert Irwin has built homes from the ground up as well as completed dozens of major renovation and remodeling projects. He is best known as a real estate broker and the author of the best-selling Tips & Traps real estate series. He serves as a consultant to lenders, investors, and brokers. With over 50 books, including Buying a Home on the Internet and The Pocket Guide for Home Buyers, Irwin is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable writers in the real estate field today.

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.