Learn how the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund insures FHA-backed mortgages, protects lenders, and supports homeownership. Gain ...

Even once you’ve reached the 20% equity threshold, you may still be charged for PMI.

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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 ...

Escrow adjustments “An escrow account is essentially a built-in savings account managed by your mortgage servicer,” explained Debbie Calixto, an Indian Wells, California-based ...

NAMB urges FHA to end its lifetime mortgage insurance rule, citing outdated policies and improved financial conditions for the MMI Fund.

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 ...

Mortgage lenders require you to have private mortgage insurance (PMI) when your down payment is less than 20% of your home's value. The amount you pay depends on how much you borrow, but its annual ...

While dropping private mortgage insurance can save you money, there's no guarantee that renovations will increase your home ...

Your down payment and credit score may determine which loan is your most cost-effective option Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Amy Fontinelle is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on ...