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As federal agencies look for ways to improve housing affordability, the MBA is calling for a reduction in mortgage insurance ...

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According to the latest data from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 15-year fixed mortgage rate is ...

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Diego Sanchez interviews Mike Cox on disaster response, state-specific coverage, and the future of insurance in mortgage ...

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This is estimated for you. Mortgage interest: The interest you pay to borrow the money. This is included with the principal estimate. Homeowners insurance: An estimated monthly cost for the ...