mortgage insurance Articles

An FHA loan can be easier to qualify for, but conventional loans often offer lower mortgage rates. So which is right for you?

July 25, 2022

Learn how much of a down payment you need for different loan types and about the assistance programs offered, for both first-time buyers and experienced homebuyers.

September 9, 2020

For most homeowners, a mortgage payment is their largest monthly expense. Learn how to lower your mortgage payment by using these seven simple strategies.

September 23, 2019

Learn about the new mortgage insurance option EPMI, including comparisons with MI and LPMI loans.

February 14, 2019

Learn about the various factors that make up a mortgage payment, including the components that constitute your PITI, and how to calculate your payment amounts.

October 31, 2018

Learn more about the HomeReady® mortgage program, including guidelines, requirements, rates, and how to decide if HomeReady® is right for you.

December 6, 2017

Get the facts about mortgage insurance and learn how MI can help you secure a home loan and how it might affect your monthly mortgage payment.

September 6, 2017

Not sure how impound escrow affects your mortgage? Learn the purpose of impound escrow, and how it’s designed to simplify the loan repayment process.

July 19, 2017