A good selling point this year and in the years that follow is that the cost of private mortgage insurance (PMI) is once again deductible on home buyer’s federal tax returns.For the first-time since ...

(BPT) - Many aspiring homebuyers know that saving for a 20% down payment can be a major hurdle to homeownership. As nearly 40 million homeowners can attest, however, private mortgage insurance (MI) ...

A point is prepaid interest; so buying points is paying part of your mortgage interest upfront instead of over the life of ...

As homeowners across the U.S. prepare to file their taxes this season, they may be wondering what deductions they qualify for and whether it's worth itemizing or sticking with the standard deduction.

Mortgage points, also known as discount points, are fees you pay a lender to reduce the interest rate on a mortgage. Each point typically costs 1% of your loan amount and reduces your interest rate by ...

The secret to winning the 2026 tax season is realizing that, if you're smart about it, your home is essentially a giant tax shelter.