mort•gage (mor´-gij) n. from Old French morgage, mort gage, literally “death pledge” As a wave of foreclosures sweeps the country, many people are giving up hope for owning a home of their own. They have good reason to turn their backs on the banks, but not on their dreams. In this revised edition of Mortgage Free!, Rob Roy offers a series of escape routes from enslavement to financial institutions, underscored by true stories of intrepid homeowners who have put their principles into action. From back-to-the-land homesteads to country homes, here is a complete guide to strategies that allow you to own your land and home, free and clear, without the bank. Included is detailed advice about: Clarifying and simplifying your notions of what’s necessary Finding land that you love and can afford Taking control of the house-building process, for the sake of sanity and pleasure Learning to take a long-term perspective on your family’s crucial economic decisions, avoiding debt and modern-day serfdom

Hello there. Australia is in a credit squeeze and you probably have a growing sense of unease that your housing debt is dangerous. Securing the roof over your head is the safest money move you can make. And you know what? It's not as hard as you think. It's far easier when you know the shortcuts, structures and strategies that I do. What's more, record-low interest rates mean it's never been cheaper. You have a once-in-a-lifetime window - which will close before too long - to get mortgage-free fast and for far less. This is also the perfect way to fight back against fallen property prices. I can tell you firsthand, owning your home outright is a bloody beautiful, freeing feeling - and one that more and more Aussies are seeking. Here, debt-free and debt-focused families from all over the country, generously share surprisingly painless ways to beat a mortgage. Alongside them, I confide how industry insiders, like me, make every dollar count for far more as well as tap into little-known sources of bonus dollars. With our real-life inspiration, 'stinge-spiration' and 'win-spiration', YOU can be mortgage-free too! Long-time Sydney Morning Herald/Age columnist and TV money commentator Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon confides the way she worked the system, leveraged lucky breaks and, yes, economised to get debt-free by the age of 36. And many others join her in revealing their personal secrets to mortgage freedom. Prepare to get informed and inspired ...

Here at last are the hard-to-find answers to the dizzying array of financial questions plaguing those who are age fifty and older. The financial world is more complex than ever, and people are struggling to make sense of it all. If you’re like most people moving into the phase of life where protecting—as well as growing-- assets is paramount, you’re faced with a number of financial puzzles. Maybe you’re struggling to get your kids through college without drawing down your life’s savings. Perhaps you sense your nest egg is at risk and want to move into safer investments. Maybe you’re contemplating downsizing to a smaller home, but aren’t sure of the financial implications. Possibly, medical expenses have become a bigger drain than you expected and you need help assessing options. Perhaps you’ll shortly be eligible for social security but want to optimize when and how to take it. Whatever your specific financial issue, one thing is certain—your range of choices is vast. As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, what you need is deeply researched advice from professionals whose credentials are impeccable and who prize clarity and straightforwardness over financial mumbo-jumbo. Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and the Schwab team have been helping clients tackle their toughest money issues for decades. Through Carrie’s popular “Ask Carrie” columns, her leadership of the Charles Schwab Foundation, and her work across party lines through two White House administrations and with the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, she has become one of America’s most trusted sources for financial advice. Here, Carrie will not only answer all the questions that keep you up at night, she’ll provide answers to many questions you haven’t considered but should.

If you could pay off your mortgage in even a third of the time instead of waiting thirty years to pay it off, wouldn't you want to know how to do that? It's possible with the right home loan. While it may seem unbelievable, it comes down to math and a little education that banks prefer homeowners not know about. Michael Lush has spent fifteen years as a mortgage originator helping consumers get into their dream home. After speaking to a wealthy mentor of his, he then stumbled across how the wealthy finance their homes using lines of credit. Along with his co-author, David Dutton, Lush now teaches future homeowners, present homeowners as well as successful real estate investors how to use a simple home equity line of credit to pay off a home in 5-7 years. In this book you will learn: - The case against a mortgage from a 15 year mortgage veteran. - Why making extra payments on a mortgage vs a HELOC is still slower and also locks your money up until you sell your home. - 2 important reasons why this strategy isn't more well known. - How to pay off a home faster even if you have very little equity. - 5 powerful resources that will help you get started quickly to becoming mortgage free. - Pros and Cons of a HELOC - The deadly mistakes homeowners make when using a HELOC - How to build a real estate empire. - How to buy a vacation home and pay it off quickly (See chapter 9) Before you even think about signing on for a thirty year mortgage, you owe it to yourself to read this book as well as check out their popular Youtube channel.

Mortgage Free Debt Free teaches you the easy way to beat the banks and brokers so you can tame and defeat your mortgage in record time. Michael Lee is Australia's most controversial mortgage educator. After almost ten years working in the Mortgage and Finance Industry and three years writing about it, Michael is known for his tell it like it is style. His ground-breaking ideas have helped thousands of borrowers to reduce stress, live well and become mortgage free faster. Michael's helpful advice is frequently published in national media including mortgage and property magazines, newspapers and on the web. Every year borrowers lost millions in preventable interest and fees. You could be trapped into years of debt that you can easily avoid by understanding industry secrets that cost you money and profit the banks and the brokers. You can beat them at their own game. Mortgage Free Debt Free is a straight forward guide by an industry expert showing you how to avoid costly traps that even sensible, money conscious people often fall into. Mortgage Free Debt Free teaches you how to apply the most effective interest saving strategies including the Free Money Strategy, +10 and the Savings Plan. Whether you are a first home buyer, experienced borrower or property investor, with this book you will learn how to:* Slash the time and money wasted on your mortgage.* Choose only the right loan features.* Easily compare any loan with any other loan.* Reduce and avoid mortgage stress.* Get the right help for your needs.Plus more...

Think mortgage payments need to last for 30 or 15 years? THINK AGAIN. There is a lot of ignorance when it comes to mortgages. Most people are locked into long term mortgage payments without realizing how expensive this really is and how to break this "captivity" cycle. Do you have a mortgage? Is the cost of carrying your mortgage a hefty burden on your finances? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. You CAN take control of your mortgage, build equity faster and save years of mortgage payments and thousands in interest. This book will show you exactly what to do to eliminate your mortgage debt quickly. It's the simplest, most straightforward plan for changing your money habits and paying off your mortgage quickly. And it's based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies I have used the same method to pay off my own mortgage faster (see chapter 7 for my story) - so can you! This book will guide you through straightforward, actionable advice that will help you get started no matter what your situation is You will learn: How expensive your mortgage really is. Why it is important to pay your mortgage faster Different ways to reduce the loan time frame and the total amount of interest paid in the long run Simple tricks to pay off your mortgage faster How remarkably different will be your financial situation once you pay your mortgage sooner. My own journey to pay off my mortgage in few short years. The complete proven 4-step system to pay off your mortgage quickly. All explained simply with tables and charts so you can understand exactly what to do . In addition, you will be given a link on our website to download for free our own Excel mortgage amortization spreadsheet so that you can calculate your own mortgage situation, comprehend where your money goes when you take a mortgage and chart your own game plan. THERE IS A BETTER WAY that each and every person can employ to save years of payments and thousands in interest. Let me help you free the long term shackles of your mortgage debt... and give you the tools and wisdom you need to pay off your mortgage fast Imagine the freedom you'll enjoy once you pay off your mortgage in few short years and how different your life will be. Scroll up and grab your copy today. You owe it to yourself and you owe it to your family!!

Would you like to pay off your home sooner, and spend your life doing what you love instead of chained to a mortgage?Mortgage Free will teach you how to write an awesome budget, save a deposit even on a low income, pay off your home fast, and nail your retirement planning. Learn how to smash your mortgage, and take back your future today.

In Introduction to Mortgages & Mortgage Backed Securities, author Richard Green combines current practices in real estate capital markets with financial theory so readers can make intelligent business decisions. After a behavioral economics chapter on the nature of real estate decisions, he explores mortgage products, processes, derivatives, and international practices. By focusing on debt, his book presents a different view of the mortgage market than is commonly available, and his primer on fixed-income tools and concepts ensures that readers understand the rich content he covers. Including commercial and residential real estate, this book explains how the markets work, why they collapsed in 2008, and what countries are doing to protect themselves from future bubbles. Green's expertise illuminates both the fundamentals of mortgage analysis and the international paradigms of products, models, and regulatory environments. - Written for buyers of real estate, not mortgage lenders - Balances theory with increasingly complex practices of commercial and residential mortgage lending - Emphasizes international practices, changes caused by the 2008-11 financial crisis, and the behavioral aspects of mortgage decision making