Unlocking the “What” and “Why” of Mortgage Insurance Mortgage insurance – it’s almost like a financial safety net, snugly tucked under the tightrope of home loans. But what is it, really? It’s an insurance policy that kicks in to protect the mortgage lender or title holder if, say, you start juggling too many financial commitments and one falls to the ground – that is if you default on your payments or meet other unfortunate circumstances where you can’t uphold your mortgag...
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