Learn the differences between homeowners and mortgage insurance. Find out how each one protects your investment or lender and what they mean for your mortgage.

The real estate industry has a trade-off between consumers and lenders. Consumers can get a mortgage with a small down payment, but lenders are then protected with buyer-paid mortgage insurance that ...

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, can help you buy a home faster with less than 20% down. PMI cost depends on your credit rating, loan type and down payment size. PMI can often be avoided when it ...

That’s why it’s critical to understand your documentation and know how much each monthly mortgage payment is impacting your ...

PMI is a tool to help borrowers finance homes with less than 20% down. PMI is not permanent. It terminates automatically after a number of payments, or you can request earlier cancellation under ...

Let’s start off the new year with a money saving tip, especially for low-down payment, first-time owners who bought a home more than two years ago. If you bought your home using conventional financing ...

While it may seem second-nature to realtors, lenders, and others in the industry, navigating the homebuying process can be overwhelming and confusing, particularly for first-time homebuyers. It can ...