California Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending [Paperback]

Donna L. Grogan (Author), Malcolm Chambers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0324186770 | ISBN-13: 978-0324186772 | Publication Date: September 19, 2002 | Edition: 2

This text is ideal for people studying for a real estate licensee, individuals seeking to enter the mortgage loan business and for those already actively working in the industry. Key topics of coverage include appraisal, credit agencies, title and escrow, and computer programs used in the industry. Important legal concepts such as trust fund handling and both federal and state compliances are also covered. There is extensive coverage of the forms necessary for the industry such as loan application, credit authorization, actual escrow instructions and much more.

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About the Author

Professor Grogan began real estate practice in 1974 as a sales associate before eventually owning 2 Century 21 franchise offices. After closing 100 escrows and completion of the Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI) designation criteria in 1977, Grogan received the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation in 1979. In 1985 the coveted Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation was conferred on D. Grogan. Having received 2 bachelors' degrees, one is business administration/management, and one in real estate/finance, Dr. Grogan earned a master's degree from California Polytechnic University, Pomona for completion a thesis on Property Management Training and Education in 1985 before being bestowed with the doctoral degree from Pepperdine University for the dissertation on A Needs Assessment for the Real Estate Assistant. Dr. Grogan is the full time real estate professor at El Camino College in Torrance, California and has authored many publications including many of the California Community Colleges Student or Instructor Study Guides, continuing education course materials, and curriculum.

M.C. "Buzz" Chambers, Jr. has been a senior loan consultant for many years, specializing in residential loans for 1-4 unit properties, FHA and VA loans, in addition to numerous conventional loans. He has owned a mortgage company, sold real estate and worked as a title insurance representative, in addition to managing a real estate office sales force. Mr. Chambers has been associated with the real estate industry for more than 30 years. Mr. Chambers is an approved instructor the California Association of Realtors® and has earned certificates in real estate and escrow. He is also a real estate certified instructor (RECI), part of the California Real Estate Educators' Association (CREEA), and a member of the industry professional group, Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI), and the California Association of Realtors®.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub; 2 edition (September 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324186770
• ISBN-13: 978-0324186772
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,580,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best and most valued book I have ever bought, April 30, 2008

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CM Christy (San Clemente Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending (Paperback)

You know how you spend hundreds of dollars on books you think will teach you a certain thing, only to find out they all really fall short? Well this book is a breath of fresh air. This book got me through my very first loan, just me and this book. It was very easy to follow and each step by step instruction was there for me. I love this book it took me safely through the whole loan process with no confusion.
Please write a book on the "Complete Real Estate Transaction and Obligations" of the RE Agents, and we'd have better agents out there.
Thanks

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read This Book If You Must Fully Understand The Industry, June 4, 2006

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J. Kelly (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending (Paperback)

This book shows thorough research. I feel confident that I know about the industry enough to venture out even further - owning my own brokerage... I currently originate loans as an independent loan officer who is disturbed at the level of professionalism and support that many brokerages offer. This has not only given me further insight into the industry but provides strategies for success. And, who better to get it from but people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. If it is knowledge you need, then this is it!

7 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only good if you can read it., September 7, 2003

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"propertybroker" (Palm Springs, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending (Paperback)

I can't image how a well know publisher like South-Western could mess up this badly. I have perfect 20/20 vision and have read countless textbooks in my life - that said, I can tell you that this is an exceptionally difficult book to keep focused on - literally! My eyes begin to strain and ache after 5 min. of reading, primarily because of the poorly chosen typestyle and typesize.

There may be valuable information in here - but I'm going to find it elsewhere.