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Jack M. Guttentag The Mortgage Professor

"The Mortgage Professor" is academic, author, and syndicated columnist Jack M. Guttentag, who applies his years of experience as a student of the home loan market to questions about mortgage types, loan providers, refinancing, and more -- all in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language. Buying a house has never been easier. View Jack's Bio

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The Down Payment Makes a Comeback

2008-08-13 00:00:00

Tighter underwriting requirements have made higher down payments key. Here's why the down payment is vital to lenders. ...Read full article

What Should Borrowers Do When They Need Help?

2008-08-06 18:04:17

Here is some advice for mortgage borrowers in trouble. ...Read full article

The Private Mortgage Industry's Role in the Current Crisis

2008-07-30 00:00:00

The PMI industry should play a prominent role in the very different housing finance system that emerges in the future. ...Read full article

Does Interest-Only Really Cost Less?

2008-07-23 19:58:29

Some believe that an interest-only loan is priced better than the same loan without that option. This is a fairy tale. ...Read full article

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