Tag: private mortgage

Mortgages

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.

Mortgages

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.

Mortgages

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.

Mortgages

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…