I was honored when Jeff Belonger asked me to do this weeks Mortgage Review.  Looking over all the mortgage posts for the week I could not stop thinking of one of my favorite movies...(press play)

Thats Right The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Now lets jump right into post that I really enjoyed:

The Good:

Robert Ashby: Just How Hard is it To Make Money. Here is the bottom line for those who have not read Roberts posts before... THEY ARE A MUST READ.  Robert really knows the true cost of money.  If he writes it we should read it.

Jeff Belonger: Nehemiah/ Ameridream Down Payment Assistants: I know the norm when posting for the week is try and show posts that where not featured but this post is worth the read twice!  Jeff really spells out how the programs work.. the good and the bad...

Jason Sardi: Some Quips & Tips about Adjustable Rates: Truth be told Jason is one of my favorite writers here on Active Rain and he wrote another great post about ARMS.  No they are not the root of all evil!

Stacey King: The Clear Facts on VA: Stacey really cuts through the Beep (you know what I meant) This is a real overview about VA loans. 

The Bad:

Richard Bueno: A Realestate marriage. Now many of my readers know I am divorced and when I read about the diamond ring in the post I got shivers down my back.  A must read to see and understand what a Diamond Ring means in a Pre-Approval vs. Pre-qualified.

 Casey Brischle: Warning Realtors-Do You Know Who You Are Referring. This post hit a homerun with just from the title alone. I can't tell you how many times I have heard oh I wish I sent my client to you instead of my Mortgage Person... Yada Yada Yada...... Casey really takes the high road in this post

Brian Brady: Negative Amortization Loans: No offense to other Mortgage Professionals on Active Rain but Brian is truly in a class by himself.  I was fortunate to speak to Brian a couple of times on the phone and quickly realized how much he has to offer his readers.  This post is another great one on Neg Am Products. I am with Brian on this I am so sick of the Monday Morning Quarterbacks.

The Ugly:

Travis Neliton: Are You Getting the Best Deal. Travis really wrote a great post about the basics and how many people really don't make sure the person they are dealing with is qualifed for the biggest investment purchase.  

Matthew Blum: Great News Florida! 660 Stated is Back: Ok so maybe this is self-promoting my post but this really is great news for Florida to see some of these programs starting to come back to help our troubled housing market in Florida.

Bob Gammache: Beyond Craigslist. This post is not about mortgage's but the reality of marketing online. It is a pain and yes well all have to do this but this is a great post with lots of amazing links.  For those who market online this is a must read!

 *Note: I was just having some fun with these posts they are very good posts.  Please do not read more into it than is their.  To me these are all the best of this past week.

The next 3 members for the Mortgage Pro Week in Review : 

 •1.      Joey Aszterbaum    06/09/2008    through    06/15/2008

•2.      Alan 'AJ' Nisen        06/16/2008    through    06/22/2008

•3.      Jennifer Bukaty       06/23/2008    through    06/29/2008

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