From the Greek sarkos (or some such).

Little did I know my answer would be an ancient chinese secret:http://www.break.com/index/least-popular-martial-art.html

I say spray em and using the ancient art of hauling *** out of the situation.

When I did a refi about six weeks ago (ancient history, I know), I was told I could go up to 90% LTV with no cash out.

I realize this is an ancient thread, but thought I'd chime in for future readers. 

Their only housing options are ancient condos (that are simply converted hotel rooms) or high-end luxury units.They are happy to stand behind brand new, reasonably priced condo units.

"Oh, what do you mean I can't find a job using my degree in Ancient Sanskrit?"

He tried to explain the jargon of it all and it was greek but fax at the time spoke ascii text I think and Computers xt(s) text.

Also, since I know so little about financing (Carlton Sheets speaks greek when he talks about his creative financing methods) are there any good books that I can pick up to try to clarify some of this?

The deals I did before SAFE... ancient history.