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8 GOOD READS EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, GAIN INSIGHT, AND GET INSPIRED WITH THESE TOP PICKS. FHA Training Manual for Loan Officers and Loan Processors By Brian L. Criswel ough this practical and handy guide for understanding the FHA origination process may not make the New York Times Best Seller list any time soon, it's just the sort of tool that makes a difference to professionals in the housing industry. is text will help guide both new and seasoned loan officers and loan processers through the FHA mortgage insurance programs, including loan amounts, documentation requirements, borrower eligibility, and more. is manual is the ideal companion for loan officer and loan processor training classes. Market Proof Agent: How to Thrive in Real Estate & Mortgage By Brett Bonecutter It's easy to get caught up in current market trends and feel as though they'll last forever, but to survive in the housing market, professionals must think outside the current market cycle. Whether you are an agent who is just starting out or a seasoned professional looking for gather tips to weather any market condition, the Market Proof Agent provides practical advice from a professional with years of industry experience. From an overview of how to build a solid database to getting the most out of marketing and advertising, Bonecutter motivates through practical experience and know- how. Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street's Great Foreclosure Fraud By David Dayen David Dayen, a columnist for the Fiscal Times, tells the story of the foreclosure crisis through the lens of three homeowners who faced foreclosure—Lisa Epstein (a cancer nurse), Michel Redman (a car dealership worker), and Lynn Syzmoniak (an insurance fraud specialist). "Chain of Title is a careful documentation of the mortgage fraud at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis. . . If you're looking for a book to read . . . that will remind you why we're in these fights—add this one to your list," said Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts). ough the book certainly leans left, it's an interesting read for all those who work in or have been touched by the mortgage industry. All In: 101 Real Life Business Lessons for Emerging Entrepreneurs By Bill Green With kudos from the CEOs of business giants such as Home Depot and e Sports Authority, as well as a N Y Times best selling author, it's clear that Bill Green's All In is worth the read for all professionals taking the entrepreneur route or aspiring to. Among Green's credentials is taking his first company, Wilmar Industries, from a flea market to a corporation worth $630 million and a workforce of more than 2,300. Green doesn't just draw from his successes, however—his 101 lessons also provide tools and tips devised from the ideas that failed.