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How to bring down mortgage payments by canceling private mortgage insurance

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ConsumerMarch 7, 2025 5:45 pm

How to bring down mortgage payments by canceling private mortgage insurance

Bringing down mortgage payments might be easier than most think. One way is canceling private mortgage insurance. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has a step-by-step guide on why some homeowners might be eligible to cancel it sooner than they think.

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