Would you like some helpful information to assist you with applying for a mortgage and purchasing a home?  These "Home Buying Step by Step"  & "ABC's of Mortgages" guides, complete with worksheets and checklists, will lead you through the entire mortgage and homebuying process, assess your current financial situation, determine the costs involved, establish what you are looking for in a home, and find out which professionals can help you along the way. You'll also find practical tips on home maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

The ABC's of Mortgages
Table of Contents:
1. Before you Apply for a Mortgage
     Amortization
     Term
     Payment Options
     Types of Mortgages
     Down Payment
     Mortgage Loan Insurance
     Credit Rating
2. Your Responsibilities
3. Your Rights
4. After you have Applied for a Mortgage
5. Do's and Don'ts


Home Buying Step by Step
Table of Contents:
1. Is Homeownership Right For You?
2. Are You Financially Ready?
3. How Much Will It Really Cost?
4. What Should You Buy?
5. What Professionals Should You Call On?
6. How Can You Find The Right Home?
7. Ready To Buy?
8. The Final Steps
9. Is There More To Homebuying?
10. Tips on Home Repair and Maintenance