Key Takeaways: The recent banking crisis shifted market expectations for the peak Fed funds rate down by 0.75% to around 5.00% since the beginning of March 2023. Long-term yields have started to drop as markets price in a higher likelihood of a recession, which should...
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is a type of insurance for your mortgage. If you put down less than 20% on your home when you buy it, you’ll most likely be required to purchase PMI. Although you’re paying for the PMI, it...