Tag: private mortgage
When You Should Buy Instead of Rent a House
July 21, 2025. AAA Staff
Are you ready to buy a house but unsure if it’s worth it — or if you have enough saved? Find out if buying is the right move for you.
How Much to Put Down on a House
June 03, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio
Down payments for homes can vary widely, so start with a budget for mortgage and settling in costs.
What to Know About the VA Home Loan
November 09, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
A VA loan can help the men and women who’ve served this country start the next chapter of their lives.
Explaining Mortgage Insurance
June 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Q. Can you explain mortgage insurance? A. Mortgage insurance, sometimes referred to as private mortgage insurance or PMI, protects lenders against borrowers who default on their loans. Any borrower who puts down less than 20 percent on a mortgage should expect to pay mortgage insurance, which is often paid on a monthly basis with other…