Mortgage Basics

Looking for basic inofrmation about mortgages and how they work? This is the place. Take a look at the following resources, and if you have addditional questions, just call a National Mortgage Alliance Loan Advisor at 800-621-6588.

Glossary of Mortgage Terms

Looking for the definition to a mortgage term? Refer to our mortgage glossary: Mortgage Glossary

Mortgage Education

Need a basic education on mortgages and home loans? Visit the Home Loan Learning Center sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association or download the free publication, Looking for the Best Mortgage (Requires Acrobat Reader) .

How Mortgages Work

Want to know more? Take a look at these educational pages from HowStuffWorks.com:

How Mortgages Work
How Buying a House Works
How Credit Reports Work

Home Values

In today’s market, home values can change quickly. It’s important to have a fair idea of a property’s value before you decide to refinance or make a purchase offer. Of course, you’ll need a complete appraisal by a certified appraiser in order to close your loan. But you can get an idea what that home might be worth by checking out these sites: