Mortgage lenders that buy leads online through comparison shopping sites can avoid the Federal Communications Commission (FCC ...

Higher property taxes and increased homeowner’s insurance premiums add to housing costs, forcing homeowners to search for ...

But these low down payments come with a cost: Mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance is designed to protect the lender if you fail to make payments — and it adds costs to your monthly payment ...

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, can help you buy a home ... leaving you with a lower monthly house payment," says Tim Lucas, lead analyst at MortgageResearch.com. Depending on the PMI premium ...

Principal and interest were clear, plus taxes and home insurance, but we were caught off guard by mortgage insurance. This was the first time either of us had ever heard of insurance for a mortgage.

there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI, which is arranged through a third-party insurance company, is designed to protect the lender if you’re unable ...