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Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra monthly fee that you pay on a...
When Is PMI Tax Deductible?
SmartAsset via AOL· 4 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...
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 does PITI mean, and how does it affect your mortgage?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 2 weeks 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...
Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgage
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 6 days 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 AOL· 4 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· 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...
What is an interest-only mortgage and how does it work?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways Interest-only mortgages let you pay just the accruing interest on your loan for an...