{"product_id":"9780137054657","title":"Homebuyers Beware (Intro \u0026 Chapter 1): Getting the World's Cheapest Loan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the eBook version of the printed book.  If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the following excerpt from \u003ci\u003eHomebuyers Beware: Who's Ripping You Off Now?--What You Must Know About the New Rules of Mortgage and Credit\u003c\/i\u003e, Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe loan shark who bragged about making $40,000 in commissions off of one homeowner contacted me again. Last time we met, we enjoyed filet mignon at an upscale restaurant, Daniel's Broiler, overlooking Lake Washington, and he divulged to me his secret for overpricing loans, which I revealed to the world in \u003ci\u003eMortgage Rip-Offs and Money Savers\u003c\/i\u003e. What would he have to say to me now? I wondered if he'd be angry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI couldn't help but shudder at the sound of his voice over the phone, and yet, I couldn't resist the invitation to meet with him again. I just had to know how his \"story\" ended. Had he reached his goal of retiring rich while still a young man?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe suggested we get together at Starbucks, quite a step down from the elegant steak house we dined at before, but I didn't care. For me, it was all about the insider information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo with a tall skinny DoubleShot in hand, I settled comfortably into a mocha-hued leather chair to hear what Mr. Big Commissions had to say. He wasted no time getting right to the point.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"What if I could show you how people can pay off their 30-year mortgage in seven to ten years \u003ci\u003ewithout\u003c\/i\u003e refinancing and \u003ci\u003ewithout\u003c\/i\u003e changing their current lifestyle-would you be interested?\" he asked. \u003cb\u003eTo continue reading, purchase and download now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119775465712,"sku":"9780137054657","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780137054657_p0.jpg?v=1763655243","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780137054657","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}