PMI

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is usually required if you put less than 20% down. Learn how much mortgage insurance costs and when you need it.

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra monthly cost that protects your lender. But it lets you buy a house without 20% down.

There is more than one type of PMI; in fact, there are four. Choosing the right one puts you in a better home buying position.

If you're behind on your mortgage payments, and you have private or government-backed mortgage insurance, you may be able to get back in control with a claim advance. A claim advance is money from your mortgage insurer used to bring your account current.

PMI mortgage insurance is a necessary evil if you buy or refinance more than 80 percent of your property value. But there are are things you can do to reduce what you pay.

PMI offers protections for the homeowner, not just the lender. Most buyers have never heard of these two benefits that are directed at the consumer.

Not sure whether you want to put 20% down on a home? It's okay if you don't. Frank talk about private mortgage insurance (PMI) and how it can help you buy.

The HARP 2.0 refinance program makes refinancing loans with private mortgage insurance (PMI) easy. How to get your refinance complete.

New laws have made mortgage insurance is tax-deductible for 2013. The change is retro-active for 2012 tax returns, too.