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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· 3 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· 1 month agoPITI is an acronym for the four factors that make up your monthly mortgage payment: principal,...
How much mortgage can you afford based on your salary, income and assets?
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThere are signals that U.S home prices may be falling - a drastic difference from trends...
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...
Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 8 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...
Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoKey takeaways The decision to pay off your mortgage or invest boils down to your finances and risk tolerance. A mortgage is considered “good” debt, with...
Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 4 weeks 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...
Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoKey takeaways Prepaying a mortgage means paying extra, either in periodic installments or a lump...