There is no doubt that many homeowners who are in foreclosure right now have bad mortgages. They either did not know what they were getting into and believed in what the mortgage companies told them at the time or they knew but things turned south for them. Either way, if they had more knowledge of what mortgages were out there and what they could do to save money early on, perhaps they could have avoided being in foreclosure. When you do not have money, it is hard to trust anyone because if you make a mistake then the money is gone. This book called Mortgage Ripoffs and Money Savers: An Industry Insider Explains How to Save Thousands on Your Mortgage or Re-Finance will help you understand what the problems with most mortgages are so that you can avoid them and you will also find lots of money savers that can help you finance situation.

There are many excellent "how to get a mortgage" books, but this one is vastly different, because it reveals the insider secrets even many mortgage professionals don't know. Warren reveals what really goes on in the home-loan business to get mortgages approved, and dhow borrowers can avoid becoming victims of their lenders. On my scale of one to 10, this superb new book rates an off-the-chart 12. -- Robert J. Bruss, Inman News, July 10, 2007

Product Description

Carolyn Warren better get a bodyguard. Her new tell-all on the mortgage industry exposes so many of the lending industry's favorite frauds, every loan officer from Seattle to Miami is going to be gunning for her! Mortgage Rip-Offs and Money Savers is like a map that guides you around the carefully camouflaged landmines laid by lenders. And it gives you simple, step-by-step directions for saving tens of thousands of dollars. If you're looking for ways to save a king's ransom on your mortgage and monthly payments, you simply must read this book. -- Clayton Makepeace, founder and president, The Profit Center

Topics include:
* Why calling around for the best interest rate is a BAD idea (and what to do instead).
* How to force lenders to disclose their hidden fees.
* The Dirty Dozen: Junk fees You should not pay.
* How to get the lowest possible rate.
* Uncover the best-kept secret of the mortgage industry.
* Avoid the five most common unpleasant closing surprises.
* Turning a denied loan into an approved loan.
* and much more.

If you are facing foreclosure or you know what you will face foreclosure in the near future, you need to fight back. Foreclosure is a big problem nowadays with many people losing their jobs and finding it hard to make mortgage payments. Even though the government has come up with several plans to help the mortgage and housing industry, a lot of homeowners are not finding the help they deserve and need. They cannot wait for help to come, they need to know what they can do - right now! This book called Fight Foreclosure!: How to Cope with a Mortgage You Can't Pay, Negotiate with Your Bank, and Save Your Home will help homeowners prevent foreclosure, save their homes and save their credit too.

Fight Foreclosure! offers a practical, step-by-step system for taking action to prevent foreclosure on your home before it's too late.

If you're having trouble keeping up with your payments, the worst thing you can do is nothing. This book explores:

• all your options,
• weighs the pros and cons of each, and
• explains the pre-foreclosure process in detail.

Plus, it points out the too-good-to-be-true credit repair offers you should avoid and gives you real, practical alternatives that help you help yourself before it's too late.
From the Back Cover

FIGHT BACK!

With a Take-Charge Strategy for At-Risk Homeowners

Millions of homeowners are at risk of losing their homes. Are you one of them? If so, you need this practical, step-by-step guide to help you take action before it's too late.

In Fight Foreclosure!, David Petrovich offers honest advice on all of your options, weighs the pros and cons of each, and shares smart, practical strategies for lowering your payments and keeping your home. He points out the too-good-to-be-true foreclosure rescue offers you should avoid, and offers real alternatives that work—now!

Petrovich is a mortgage banking insider who understands the loan servicing industry inside and out. And he understands the pressure you're under. Don't worry! You're not alone. Inside, you'll find the calm, professional advice you need to manage your financial crisis, including topics such as:

• The foreclosure time-clock—why acting early is critical
• Handling collection calls
• Cutting expenses and rebuilding your budget
• Negotiating with your lender
• Utilizing all your legal defenses
• Using bankruptcy to save your home
• Selling your home to avoid foreclosure while saving your credit
• Finding legitimate help and avoiding rescue scams