The real estate industry has a trade-off between consumers and lenders. Consumers can get a mortgage with a small down payment, but lenders are then protected with buyer-paid mortgage insurance that ...

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 ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home ...

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A mortgage insurance premium deduction in Maine would come after the reintroduction of a similar federal policy, which took effect with the 2026 tax year.

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