Mortgage Finance

Increase your spending power, enhance your standard of living, and make it on your own by following the insightful tips and tricks shared in this revolutionary guide to money management. In Money Magic, Laurence Kotlikoff, one of our nation’s premier personal finance experts and coauthor of...

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Imagine a life where money is being sent to your bank account every month, while doing nothing. You can travel anywhere you want, you can take a long vacation, or you can even focus on your hobbies and turn them into successful careers. Yes, this is the kind of life that you can have - and you don't even need to be a financial genius, a rock star, or even have a college degree - all you need is a SMART real estate investment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is not a kid's book. But this mommy daughter team has made mortgage so simple, it’s simple enough for kids. If you are buying a home, listen to this BEFORE speaking to a mortgage company. It will be some of the best minutes you spend, especially if this is your first time buying a home. Mortgage can seem complicated, and people feel embarrassed to ask questions. We intentionally do not cover every topic or detail. Instead, we teach the basics and prepare you for the questions a mortgage company will ask you. We then explain how it will affect the type of mortgage you will qualify for.

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

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.

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.

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.

A reverse mortgage allows homeowners aged 62 or older to access a portion of the equity they have built up in their homes over the years. The amount that can be borrowed depends on factors such as the homeowner's age, the appraised value of the home, and current interest rates. One of the key features of a reverse mortgage is that it does not require monthly payments like a traditional mortgage does. Instead, the loan balance increases over time as interest accrues on the borrowed amount.

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.

Do you want to move ahead in the real estate game, leaving competitors in the dust? As you diversify your portfolio and acquire more, you will need more capital to keep going. Not only that, you’ll need it faster than ever before. Taking out a bank loan is quick and easy, but it’s definitely not the most sustainable way to grow your business. Investors offer an excellent alternative, but they’re not easy to please.

Filing for bankruptcy or thinking about It? If so, listen to this book first! Bankruptcy Didn't Break Me! is your complete guide to rebuilding your life and credit after a bankruptcy, written by a 17-year finance expert who was once in your shoes. Bankruptcy can be overwhelming, stressful, and make you feel hopeless. This book was written to help navigate you through the bankruptcy process and help you recover quicker so you can start enjoying life again.

In Mortgage Peace: A Proven Formula for a Smooth On-Time Closing, listeners will learn the necessary tools to obtain the perfect mortgage to meet their financial needs and goals, all while maintaining peace of mind. Author Stephanie Weeks has been a mortgage lender for more than 15 years and has made it her mission to transform the mortgage industry as well as help potential home buyers, sellers, investors, and those who are refinancing achieve a smooth, on-time closing.

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.

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.

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.