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PITI Breaks Down Your Monthly Payment

PITI Breaks Down Your Monthly Payment

PITI, comprising Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance, constitutes the essential elements of a homeowner's monthly mortgage payment, impacting budgeting and financial planning.

Bond Yields Drive Mortgage Pricing

Bond Yields Drive Mortgage Pricing

Mortgage rates are influenced by the 10-year Treasury yield as it impacts lenders' profit margins related to economic growth and inflationary pressures.

Bankruptcy Doesn't End Homeownership Dreams

Bankruptcy Doesn't End Homeownership Dreams

Understand the waiting periods and steps to regain mortgage eligibility after filing for bankruptcy, including credit rebuilding and financial stability.

Credit Inquiries Drop Scores Temporarily

Credit Inquiries Drop Scores Temporarily

A hard inquiry may lower your credit score temporarily during a mortgage approval process, while soft inquiries do not impact your score.

Loan Estimate Form Reveals True Costs

Loan Estimate Form Reveals True Costs

The Loan Estimate form provides a detailed breakdown of loan terms, projected payments, and closing costs within three business days of a mortgage application submission.

Bi-Weekly Payments Slash Years Off Your Loan

Bi-Weekly Payments Slash Years Off Your Loan

Bi-weekly mortgage payments involve making half of your regular payment every two weeks, resulting in 13 full payments per year and reducing the loan's term and interest costs.

Loan-to-Value Ratio Determines Your Options

Loan-to-Value Ratio Determines Your Options

The Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio is calculated by dividing the loan amount by the appraised property value, influencing loan types, interest rates, and insurance requirements.

Interest-Only Mortgages: How They Work

Interest-Only Mortgages: How They Work

An interest-only mortgage allows for initial low payments covering only interest before transitioning to higher payments including principal repayment.

Cash-Out Refinancing: Risks and Benefits

Cash-Out Refinancing: Risks and Benefits

Cash-out refinancing allows homeowners to replace their mortgage with a larger loan, accessing home equity for expenses, while considering increased debt and costs.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Explained

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Explained

PMI is required for borrowers with less than 20% down on conventional loans, with costs ranging from 0.3% to 1.5% and can be canceled once 20% equity is reached.

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