Mortgage Finance

Securing the roof over your head is the safest money move you can make. And it's far easier when you know the shortcuts, structures and strategies that I do. Better still, record-low interest rates mean it's never been cheaper. You have a once-in-a-lifetime window to get mortgage-free fast and for far less. We're here to tell you, firsthand, that owning your home outright is a bloody beautiful, freeing feeling. In these chapters, generous families from all over the country divulge - for you - the surprisingly painless ways they've beat a mortgage.

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.

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%.

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.

Built on foundations set in the previous two volumes, Be the Better Broker, Volume 3 is a detailed, step-by-step guide to the client-broker experience. From the opening question - "What's your best rate?" - to the two magic words - "File Complete!" - this book will give you access to the processes, scripts, and strategies used during hundreds of conversations addressing application intake, overcoming objections, the signing of the mortgage commitment, compliance, and insurance documents.

In an age where individual loan officers and small to medium sized mortgage shops are competing with billion dollar mortgage operations and lead generation companies, there are ways for mortgage originators to tap into the market and create their own fresh, interested, and targeted leads - minus the millions of dollars spent on advertising. It's time for these strategies and systems to be made available to mortgage professionals who are committed to growing their careers and increasing their incomes. Through Andrew Pawlak's years of helping everyone from individual LOs and Realtors to publicly traded mortgage lead generation technology companies, he has used the secrets in this book to help clients increase ROI and get more out of every dollar they spend.

Are reverse mortgages really as risky as they sound? In Reverse Mortgage Myths Busted, certified housing counselor Todd R. Christensen cuts through the confusion and fear with clear facts, real examples, and expert guidance.

Mortgages are a necessary evil. In order for us to buy homes for our families, most of us have to borrow an eye watering amount of money that is generally paid off at the mortgage company’s pace and on their terms - rather than at our own. Goodbye Mortgage! seeks to explain the simple principals that can be applied over time that will help you dramatically reduce your mortgage balance, thereby saving you thousands, even tens of thousands in mortgage payments.   

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.

All About Buy to Let Mortgages tells you all you need to know about getting the best from using buy-to-let mortgages to buy UK investment property. Whether you want to buy one property or many (even growing it to a considerable property empire), the choice is yours when you know how to find the best mortgage deals offering cheap property finance.

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.

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%. And they did it in three years.

Take control of your personal finances with this concise, timely and indispensable guide, from acclaimed money expert Laura Whateley. Ten years on from the financial crash, and we are still bad with money.We press ‘cash only’ at ATMs, and accept that we’ll be paying back our student loans...

Plan! Strategize! Build wealth! Be proactive in your quest to live the life you dream of. Learn how to understand what you’re really buying, and dodge the traps of spruikers and their dreaded up-sell techniques. Understand property, contract and loans types, savings that can be made on taxation, and how to avoid the pitfalls of rental property investment before you make the purchase. Get to know the rationale behind out-performing suburbs and many different strategies, and wonder why nobody ever explained to you that there is a process.

“Why rent when you can buy?” More than any other, this phrase captures the overwhelmingly unanimous promotion of home ownership to Canadians. Real estate agents, mortgage brokers, family, friends, and even the government promote ownership as a safe, attractive, and sure-fire path to personal wealth. This one-size-fits-all advice ignores the reality of Canada’s housing market. Canadians deserve better advice.

Getting the best home mortgage is about more than just considering interest rates, points, or who offers the best free giveaways. You want a package that fits your lifestyle and financial goals. To get it, you need to boost your mortgage IQ. In The Mortgage Code, Angela Calla, one of Canada’s top mortgage professionals, uses her method of “proactive mortgage management” to lay out all of the information you need to be intelligent, prepared, and involved before you borrow.

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.

Are you a first-time home buyer looking to purchase your dream home soon? Would you like to know how to get the best mortgage and terms? Buying your first home will be one of the most important and critical decisions of your life. Your hard-earned money can be stretched immensely if you get a great deal on your first mortgage. This audiobook was created to help you source and select a mortgage option that is best for you and your family’s financial future even though you are a first-time home buyer.

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.

Ever fallen in love with a piece of land, a cabin, or a tiny home—only to hear a bank say it doesn't qualify for a normal loan? You're not imagining things, and you're not out of options. Off-Grid Financing walks you through the real, practical paths people use to buy raw land, cabins, container homes, and tiny houses without a conventional mortgage: owner financing and land contracts, rural and agricultural loan programs, credit unions that actually say yes, co-buying and land co-ops, lease-to-own deals, and construction financing for owner-builders.