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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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What Is the Best Use of Limited Cash?

2006-11-17 15:53:37

Facts are facts: Sometimes, you’ve got less cash on-hand than you’d like. Should you use your cash to pay points – or utilize it to make a larger down payment? Let's discuss this thorny question. ...Read full article

What is a Correspondent Mortgage Lender?

2006-11-17 15:46:49

Hidden fees could be lurking in your closing costs if you’re using a Correspondent Mortgage Lender. Find out how to protect yourself – and your wallet. ...Read full article

Why Shop For a Mortgage Online?

2006-11-17 15:38:58

Shopping for a mortgage online involves finding the best price among the different single-lender web sites that price your mortgage. Online mortgage shopping offers numerous advantages. In this article, I go through the process and give you some of the key details. ...Read full article

What is a Lock Deposit – and Should It Torpedo the Deal?

2006-11-17 15:36:03

Is it smart to pay a deposit to lock in your interest rate? Find out the dangers – and advantages – of this common home-buying maneuver. ...Read full article

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