Trade groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) may be getting at least some of the relief they’ve been advocating for when it comes to mortgage insurance premiums. Last week, H.R. 2760 — ...

The conventional wisdom about private mortgage insurance has long been that borrowers should try to avoid it. PMI is a requirement for conventional mortgage borrowers who put down less than 20% on a ...

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 ...

A bevy of lawmakers, including the powerful vice chair of the U.S. House of Representatives' tax law writing committee, has introduced legislation seeking to restore the tax deduction for private ...

The time had finally arrived—my husband and I had saved enough for a home down payment and we were off to the bank to get approved for our first mortgage. Talking to the loan officer we discussed term ...

It’s getting harder than ever to save for a down payment on a new home, with the latest data showing that 81% of aspiring homeowners in the U.S. say that down payment and closing costs are an obstacle ...