Axiom Business Book Award Winner! Silver Winner of Axiom 2020 Award in Personal Finance, Retirement Planning and Investing. Housing Finance 2020 explains the newest mortgage programs, and recent enhancements made to boost affordability. Packed with infographics and clear illustrations, readers will learn how to estimate loan affordability, and exactly what steps and verification documents are required. The book includes loan application instructions, checklists, and a 50-state directory of homebuyer grants and down payment assistance from nonprofits and housing partnership agencies. Over 900 weblink to grants and down payment assistance are included.