Do all homeowners pay mortgage insurance
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Mortgage life insurance!
What is mortgage insurance and how does it work?
Tip
Once you’ve paid off some of your loan, you may be eligible to cancel your mortgage insurance. If you are able to cancel, you won’t have to pay the monthly cost.
Learn more about cancelling your mortgage insurance.
Beware of "piggyback" second mortgages
As an alternative to mortgage insurance, some lenders may offer what is known as a “piggyback” second mortgage.
This option may be marketed as being cheaper, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is.
Mortgage protection insurance
Always compare the total cost before making a final decision. Learn more about piggyback second mortgages.
How to get help
If you’re behind on your mortgage, or having a hard time making payments, you can use the CFPB's Find a Counselor tool to get a list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in your area.
You can also call the HOPE™ Hotline, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at (888) 995-HOPE (4673).
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