A proposal to tie cancellation of private mortgage insurance policies to automated valuation models would add unnecessary risk to mortgage portfolios and would result in less, not more, affordable ...
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According to a recent National Association of Realtors Down payment Expectations & Hurdles to Homeownership report, the median down payment on a home was 12% for all buyers, 9% for first-time buyers, ...
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 ...
Making the cancellation of private mortgage insurance policies automatic when a home's loan-to-value ratio is lower than 80% would be a huge benefit for borrowers, write two former Freddie Mac ...
Mortgage lenders require flood insurance on homes in certain FEMA-designated flood zones. Typically, the coverage requirement is either the full replacement cost of the home, the maximum amount ...