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Silent partner Silent partner Stephen W. Frey In the world of high finance, it's all about risk and return. With big risks come big rewards . . . and even bigger dangers. And no one knows this better than Stephen Frey. From the New York Times b… OL112269W
A survival guide for buying a home A survival guide for buying a home Sid Davis Buying a home is a complex process that involves a delicate balance of financial, emotional, and practical factors. This essential resource helps readers come out on top, revealing the best strategie… OL11983375W
Bailout riches! Bailout riches! Bill Bartmann What is the investment opportunity from America's financial crisis? Somewhere north of one trillion dollars of debt--mortgages, credit cards, and other forms--will be written off and sold to buyers a… OL13745379W
Home Closing Checklist Home Closing Checklist Robert Irwin How to ensure a clean, calm, surprise-free closing It’s one of life’s most exciting, important, and stressful events. A home closing is fraught with arcane rituals, hidden traps and pitfalls, and con… OL149036W
Subprime Mortgage Credit Derivatives Subprime Mortgage Credit Derivatives Frank J. Fabozzi Mortgage credit derivatives are a risky business, especially of late. Written by an expert author team of UBS practitioners-Laurie Goodman, Shumin Li, Douglas Lucas, and Thomas Zimmerman-along with F… OL15042450W
The Complete Guide to Reverse Mortgages The Complete Guide to Reverse Mortgages Tyler Kraemer This invaluable guide explains everything you need to know about reverse mortgages and how to use them to your advantage. Until recently, there were only two main ways you could get cash from your ho… OL15172898W
Confidence game Confidence game Christine S. Richard "Confidence Game tells the story how hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's warnings regarding bond insurer MBIA's credit rating went unheeded as Wall Street careened toward disaster"--Provided by publishe… OL15443329W
The new rules for mortgages The new rules for mortgages Dale Robyn Siegel New rules in the housing market call for a new rulebook. This book provides a wealth of info for consumers and mortgage professionals. In the current credit environment, rules have changed for prospe… OL15586117W
Regaining the dream Regaining the dream Roberto G. Quercia,Roberto G. Quercia "Backed by extensive study of mortgage loans made to low-income Americans over a ten-year period, argues that in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008-09, lenders need not shy away from the low-in… OL16175803W
Complicit Complicit Mark Gilbert "Reporter and editor Mark Gilbert plumbs the origins of the sub-prime debt crisis, tracing it back to 'a silent conspiracy of the well rewarded' in banking, real estate, trading, insurance, investing… OL17781823W
Mortgage markets worldwide Mortgage markets worldwide Danny Ben-Shahar,Charles Leung,Seow-Eng Ong "Mortgage markets are more than simply the means by which real estate transactions are financed; they are a key indicator of the level of development of a country's entire economy, in which banks are… OL19117941W
Prudent lending restored Prudent lending restored Robert E. Litan,Richard Herring,Yasuyuki Fuchita "Examining growth of complex securitized structures in U.S. and world markets, provides a timeline of key events, proposing explanations for the resulting financial crisis. Offers suggestions on secu… OL19817272W
Real estate investing for dummies Real estate investing for dummies Eric Tyson Investing in real estate requires planning. Tyson and Griswold provide proven, practical, and actionable advice to help you overcome the challenges of the market, take advantage of the opportunities … OL20019820W
Home buying kit for dummies Home buying kit for dummies Eric Tyson Getting ready to navigate the ever-changing housing market? Tyson and Brown have packed this guide with tips for getting the best deal on your new home. They show you how to find the right property, … OL20045704W
106 Mortgage Secrets All Borrowers Must Learn - But Lenders Don't Tell 106 Mortgage Secrets All Borrowers Must Learn - But Lenders Don't Tell Gary W. Eldred The only guidebook that shows you how to finance any property--with or without bank approval Would you like to discover all of the many ways that you can finance real estate? Want to learn how to … OL2716613W
An insider's guide to refinancing your mortgage An insider's guide to refinancing your mortgage Reed, David A renowned mortgage expert helps homeowners take the stress out of refinancing. OL2749888W
Mortgages 101 Mortgages 101 Reed, David "On my scale of one to 10, this outstanding home-mortgage book rates and off-the-charts 12." -Robert J. Bruss, Real Estate Columnist OL2749892W
The book on VA loans The book on VA loans Chris Birk "For nearly 70 years, the VA loan program has helped U.S. service members and their families achieve the dream of homeownership. Today, in the wake of the subprime mortgage meltdown and ensuing forec… OL27712081W
House Poor House Poor June Fletcher The housing market, like any other investment, has always had its ups and downs. But ever since it started its upswing at the beginning of this decade, the ride has become more thrilling—and more dan… OL5849915W
How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage Randy Johnson Find The Home Mortgage That's Right For You Finding the right mortgage can be complex, confusing, and frustrating. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for anything other than the terms you wa… OL7947719W
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