Understanding mortgages

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Finding a home to buy is fun. Landing a mortgage to fit your lifestyle is more complicated. Here's some help.

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PART 3:	Understanding mortgages

Purchasing a home is the biggest investment most of us ever make. Choose your mortgage wisely.

Financial value of buying a home

•	Why buy a home?
•	Match a mortgage to your lifestyle
•	Credit scores and mortgage rates
•	3 steps to the best loan

Take action

•	5 types of mortgage loans
•	Finding a mortgage lender
•	5 mortgage mess-ups
•	Some surprises found in mortgage contracts
•	Refinancing an exotic mortgage

Spotlight

•	'Millionaire' author: David Bach
•	Celebrities & real estate
•	Oprah's fitness guru: Bob Greene

Poll: Homeowners and their mortgages

•	What Americans say about mortgages
•	Poll: Are you a homeowner or renter?

Money Makeover

•	The problem: Option ARM
•	The plan: Refinance to fixed rate

Tools & resources

•	Tools and resources

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