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Jack M. Guttentag The Mortgage Professor

Jack M. Guttentag

"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

Mortgage Interest Rate Questions Answered
2007-04-11 12:12:51
Questions covered include why rates are lower now than in the 1980s and if declining bond prices cause rates to rise. ...Read full article
Seller Beware: Second Mortgages Are Risky Business
2007-04-04 00:00:30
Taking back a second mortgage may prove profitable for the home seller, but it's a dubious proposal nonetheless. ...Read full article
The Deal on Lease-to-Own Homes
2007-03-28 00:00:45
While sellers generally have the advantage, this real estate gamble can pay off for buyers who play their cards right. ...Read full article
With Lenders, 'Preferred' Doesn't Mean 'Required'
2007-03-21 00:00:00
Builders can't require that you use their preferred lender, although concessions might make these lenders attractive. ...Read full article

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