Home Buyers/Borrowers

Department of Real Estate Publications and Resources

Use these publications and resources to educate yourself about mortgage loans, the home buying process and more. Whether you are a borrower or an investor in trust deeds, this information will help you make an informed decision in a loan transaction and who to contact if you have a problem.

Before using a mortgage broker see this guide

• Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker - RE35A

Thinking about investing in trust deeds?

• Your Money - Your Investments - RE869

• Trust Deed Investments - What You Should Know - RE35

Mortgage loan advertising myths

• We Can Cut Your House Payments in Half - RE868

Reverse Mortage Information for Senior Citizens

• Reverse Mortgages - Is One Right For You - RE52

How to File a Complaint with the Department of Real Estate

• A Consumer Guide to Filing Real Estate Complaints - RE51

A Guide to Finding a Home Loan

• Sources of Home Loans - RE22

A Guide to Disclosures that are Required in Real Estate Transactions

• Disclosures in Real Property Transactions - RE6

Look Up the Meaning of Real Estate Terms

• Chapter 29 - Glossary of Real Estate Terms - Reference Book - A Real Estate Guide

Information on the Department of Real Estate's Recovery Account for Fraud Victims

• Real Estate Recovery Account

Beware of Predatory Lending Tactics

• Predatory Lending Prevention

• High Rate/High Fee Loans and HELOCs

What to do about Loan Servicing Problems

• FAQ's - Loan Servicing

A List of Agencies to Contact About a Mortgage Related Problem

• Mortgage Complaints - Who do you call?

A Guide for First Time Home Buyers and Renters

• Property Quest Guides for First Time Home Buyers and Renters

Important Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Home

• Information for Home Buyers