When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will likely require homeowners insurance before funding your loan. This insurance helps protect their investment if something unexpected damages or destroys ...

A $400,000 house costs an average of $3,216 to insure per year, but your cost will vary based on a few factors.

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When you first buy a home, your monthly mortgage payment is what you tend to budget for, forgetting the other inevitable ...

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Question: We bought an older home. We must apply for final loan approval with an insurance binder quote. That is a problem. The insurance broker cannot provide a quote. The insurance broker wrote ...

Understanding Home Loan Insurance Before You Commit Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial milestones. For most people, taking a home loan makes this dream possible. However, along with the ...

Homeowners insurance is the best way to protect your house, your belongings and your peace of mind. If you have a mortgage, it's probably mandatory. But it's easy to get confused trying to figure out ...

Buying a home can be an exciting time, and knowing how to choose homeowners insurance is one important part of the homebuying process. Your home is likely to be the most expensive investment you’ve ...