Learn the differences between homeowners and mortgage insurance. Find out how each one protects your investment or lender and what they mean for your mortgage.
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What is mortgage insurance?

Mortgage insurance is an insurance policy that protects the mortgage lender in case you are unable to pay back your mortgage.
Many potential homebuyers balk at the thought of putting down 20% of a home's purchase price to secure a mortgage. The good news is that you can get a mortgage with a much smaller down payment — but ...
Mortgage insurance allows homebuyers to purchase homes with down payments of less than 20%. This credit enhancement tool involves paying an additional charge with your mortgage to protect the lender ...
Mortgage insurance is a fee you pay to your lender to cover risks associated with funding your loan. Different loan types have different kinds of mortgage insurance, which may require either upfront ...