Now millions face mortgage 'porting' woes when moving
Lenders are using new rules to get rid of unprofitable customers – and all borrowers who want to move house are paying the price
Personal finance Q&A: Eliminating private mortgage insurance
Dear Liz: I bought my first home about a year ago. Because I had very little money for the down payment, I have to pay private mortgage insurance, which is a whopping $385 each month. My burning question about this is: How can I get rid of it? There must be a way to pay the loan quicker or…
You May Want to Refinance If…
With interest rates still below 4%, you may be wondering if it's a good idea to refinance your mortgage. Here are some scenarios where it might make sense.