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Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra monthly fee that you pay on a...
When Is PMI Tax Deductible?
SmartAsset via AOL· 5 months agoMortgage lenders generally require private mortgage insurance (PMI) when borrowers cannot put down at least 20% on a home loan. PMI premiums can add...
Mortgage protection insurance: When you might need it
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways Not to be confused with private mortgage insurance (PMI), mortgage protection...
What does PITI mean, and how does it affect your mortgage?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 2 months agoPITI is an acronym for the four factors that make up your monthly mortgage payment: principal,...
What Is an Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium?
SmartAsset via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoWhen buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, if you don't have a large enough down payment, you may have to purchase mortgage insurance. Some...
Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoKey takeaways Prepaying a mortgage means paying extra, either in periodic installments or a lump...
Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoBuying a house is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make, so naturally, anything that can reduce the cost of a mortgage is worth looking...
Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Pros of a 15-year mortgage include paying less in interest over the life of the loan as a result of a lower rate and shorter term, and...
What is an interest-only mortgage and how does it work?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways Interest-only mortgages let you pay just the accruing interest on your loan for an...
What kind of mortgage can you qualify for?
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor most Americans, buying a home is the biggest purchase they'll ever make. If you're looking to become a homeowner and can't pay cash, you'll need to...
