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Private Mortgage Insurance: What Is PMI & How Much Does It Cost?
If you make a down payment of less than 20%, most mortgage lenders will require you to pay for private...
4-min read FHA MIP: Is FHA Mortgage Insurance the Same as PMI?
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP) is required on all FHA loans. This guide breaks down what FHA MIP does, how much...
6-min read How to Pay Off $100K in Student Loans in 6 Steps
To repay $100,000 in student loans, you can choose the right repayment program, refine your budget, direct extra money toward...
13-min read 6 Surprising Ways Your Student Loans Can Shape Your Credit Score
Do student loans affect your credit score? They could. Find out how student loans affect credit scores and learn a...
5-min read Student Loan Calculators
In most cases, you won't find one student loan calculator that can answer all your questions. That's why we created...
2-min read How Does Student Loan Interest Work? Understanding Calculation, Accrual, and How to Minimize Costs
Student loan interest rates affect how long it takes to pay back your loans, so understanding how interest rates work...
9-min read Jumbo Loan Guide
A jumbo mortgage can help you finance a higher-priced property, but it will come at a price. Most jumbo loans...
7-min read How Do Americans Spend Their Monthly Income?
LendEDU compared each generation's average monthly budget and found boomers spend a lot on credit card debt, while millennials save...
6-min read How to Pay for a Ph.D.
To pay for a Ph.D., exhaust options for free money, including scholarships and grants, first. Your school can help you...
8-min read MOHELA Federal Student Loan Servicer: Features, Discounts, and Our Recommendations
If you have federal student loans, you may be assigned Mohela as your student loan servicer. You'll need to enroll...
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