PMI Mortgage Insurance: You Can Pay Less
June 13, 2017
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.
June 13, 2017
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.
January 12, 2021
DTI, your ‘debt-to-income ratio,’ includes taxes and insurance as part of your mortgage payment. Here’s how to find your DTI with taxes and insurance.
December 30, 2020
PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance: the 4 parts of your monthly mortgage payment. Find out why your PITI payment matters.
December 3, 2020
You want the lowest mortgage rate, but you feel rushed to lock in a loan. Here’s how to shop for the best mortgage or refinance rates if you’re in a hurry.
November 6, 2020
Mortgage insurance (either PMI or MIP) adds yet another cost to homeownership. Learn how to get rid of mortgage insurance faster with a refinance.
September 30, 2020
The top 24 lenders ranked for the lowest mortgage rates and fees. Plus, tips on how to find the best mortgage rates for your unique situation.
September 3, 2020
The FHA cash out refinance is available to more homeowners thanks to lenient guidelines. Pay off debt, or get cash for any reason with this program.
April 6, 2019
At a mortgage closing, you typically pay mortgage costs and escrow
February 17, 2019
It is difficult to avoid mortgage insurance if you buy a home with less than 20 percent down. But it’s possible. There are also many ways to pay less for mortgage insurance, and we’re going to show you how.
March 14, 2018
Mortgage insurance may be a necessary evil, but it has more benefits than you know. Here’s how to use mortgage insurance, and how to get rid of it.
February 3, 2018
Mortgage life insurance: Should you accept that offer? Once you buy a home, expect offers to purchase mortgage life insurance. Yes folks, step right up, sign on the dotted line, […]
August 28, 2017
A mortgage calculator should let you determine much more than a monthly payment. Look at all affordability factors with these little-known features.
November 21, 2016
Flood insurance may be required by your mortgage lender. Even if not required, it might be a good idea.
October 30, 2016
Frightened about mortgage insurance? Don’t be. In most cases, paying MI is temporary and, in others, a well-timed refinance can erase it completely.
October 24, 2016
Home values are heating up, giving FHA homeowners across the country enough equity to cancel their FHA mortgage insurance forever.