What Is Mortgage Insurance?
Mortgage insurance is yet another cost you may face when buying a home, but there are ways to avoid it.
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Freelance writer
Mary Beth Eastman has covered personal finance for more than seven years and is an expert on mortgages, student loans, and insurance. Her work has been featured by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and Money Under 30.
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Senior editor
Reina Marszalek has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and is a senior mortgage editor at Credible.
Updated February 12, 2025
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