Jack Guttentag, a.k.a., "The Mortgage Professor" is recognized as one of the most respected providers of mortgage advice in the U.S. Jack is the author of Mortgage Encyclopedia: An Authoritative Guide to Mortgage Programs, Practices, Prices and Pitfalls and is professor of finance emeritus at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Filter     Order  Title asc Title desc Ordering    Display #  5 10 15 20 25 30 50 Topic HUD aims to crack down on loan overcharges Why good faith estimate needs overhaul Interest-only loans often sold on false promises Seattle mortgage broker adopts U.K. model Transparency is king in U.K. mortgage system Will mortgage insurance protect against job loss? Struggling borrowers get fresh start under new Help from feds not a bailout Mortgage insurance cheaper under new plan Borrowers, insurers would save with new mortgage insurance Lenders wise to beef up default-risk reserves Volatile rates make locking a must Why needless foreclosures happen anyway Beware of the 1.5% mortgage offer Good broker will warn against bad refi Mortgage concepts every buyer should know Key industry players blamed for mortgage mess Piggyback loans more costly in today's market More home sellers stuck paying buyer's closing costs Mortgage industry struggles to manage default risk Mortgage Grader: a new way to shop lenders Monthly statements would eliminate loan servicing fraud Rebates to mortgage brokers rile regulators New mortgage underwriting rules will be tough to enforce Understanding simple-interest mortgages Can best mortgages be found on Loan.com? Subprime relief plan's major flaw Mortgage market recovery hinges on investors Extra payment to principal may not dent monthly payments Don't let monthly costs decide rent or buy question Don't let monthly costs decide rent-or-buy question House bill may worsen climate for subprime borrowers House bill targeting payments to brokers unenforceable Payments to brokers don't always involve 'steering' Biweekly payment programs: use lender's or make your own? Analyzing CMG's early-mortgage-payoff program Amerisave helps borrowers find loan's retail markup Wholesale mortgage prices uncover true costs Let's make a deal: loan mod for 50% of price appreciation Too much equity can deny homeowners loan mods Cash-out refi vs. second loan: which is cheaper? Why mortgage lenders struggle for repeat business More lenders offering no-cost mortgages It's not a gift, it's an investment How to calculate Is subprime market reducing home ownership? Should stated-income loans be banned? Can feds step in to stop mortgage broker greed? Why mortgages under $50,000 are hard to find Should escrows be required by law? Borrowers get tips on dealing with mortgage brokers Is BofA's 'No Fee Mortgage Plus' a good deal? Sky-high loans get borrowers out of trouble Tighter lending rules could backfire Can FHA step in to fill subprime's shoes? Unique plan to save ARM borrowers from foreclosure Adjustable-loan borrowers are the big losers Lenders weren't prepared for home-price declines What really caused the subprime defaults? Why 'silent' second mortgages are so risky Stricter lending rules impact today's borrowers Adjustable-loan shocker hidden in fine print A new watchdog, better home-loan disclosures Overcharges run rampant in home loans This refi will make me poorer Who's to blame for unaffordable home loans? Why lender loan disclosures fail borrowers Should lenders be liable for mismatched home loans? Another reason to avoid 100% home financing Payment shock high on new adjustable mortgage Future net worth depends on how home is financed Home-seller financing not without risk How to handle junk fees when mortgage shopping Paying mortgage points a smart investment   << Start < Prev 1 Next > End >> Results 1 - 74 of 74

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