Book excerpt: It pays to be in the know about mortgages. An expanded and revised version of The Pocket IdiotÂ's Guide to Mortgages, this essential volume covers everything homebuyers and re-financers need to know. Coverage includes an overview of the application process, overcoming qualification hurdles, finding the right type of loan, when and how to refinance to save money, and much more. • Contains the forms readers need as they move through the mortgage process, including a sample application, pre-qualification forms, re-finance worksheets, and mortgage payment and amortization tables • Expanded, larger-format edition • Features all the new, creative mortgage programs that have become popular