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Mortgages

What is PITI?

Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance, known as PITI, are the four basic elements of a monthly mortgage payment. Your payments of principal and interest go toward repaying the loan. Amounts that cover property taxes and homeowner’s insurance may go into ...

Mortgages

I received a notice from my insurance company saying my hazard insurance has been cancelled for failure to make premium payments. I found out that my lender or servicer force-placed hazard insurance with a different company and it is a lot more expensive. What can I do?

As soon as possible, contact your insurance carrier and get a new policy or seek to have your old policy reinstated. Although the servicer may be at fault, the lapse of insurance coverage may result in you paying for costly ...

Auto Loans

What is a base price?

The base price is the price of the car by itself. The manufacturer’s base price excludes charges for optional equipment (like a sunroof) and excludes mandatory charges for taxes, title, and registration. The base price also excludes the cost of ...

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