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.

That’s why it’s critical to understand your documentation and know how much each monthly mortgage payment is impacting your equity. You could potentially save money in the process. While PMI is ...

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 ...

NAMB urges FHA to end its lifetime mortgage insurance rule, citing outdated policies and improved financial conditions for the MMI Fund.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are aimed at lower-income borrowers and are backed by the federal government. (iStock) The annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) for FHA loans will ...

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 ...

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 ...

The move could save FHA borrowers about $181 on monthly payments, says BAC Co-founder and Chief Advocacy Officer Brendan McKay Introduced Sept. 19, 2025, by Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Pete ...