Posts tagged with taxes

Divorce often involves complex housing decisions. Learn how to assess your options and choose the best path forward for you.

November 24, 2025

Got a tax refund? Learn when using it to pay down your mortgage makes sense and when it might not be the best move for your financial goals.

August 4, 2025

Owning a home comes with certain tax benefits, including an opportunity to deduct mortgage interest. Here’s an overview of what qualifies for a deduction and what doesn’t.

August 15, 2024

Will my property taxes go up if I refinance? Learn the answer here, plus get details on the three evaluations that can affect your home’s tax rate.

December 29, 2020

Learn how to make the most of your tax savings with the standard deduction or itemized deductions, and discover some surprising tax write-offs.

February 5, 2020

Pennymac issues the Year End Statement (also known as a Form 1098 or annual tax statement) annually to mortgagors for income tax reporting purposes. This statement includes the total amounts for interest paid and property taxes paid from your escrow account (if you have one) for the entire year.

January 30, 2018

America's mortgage industry is slowly recovering. But, according to real estate site Zillow, 16 million homeowners still owe more than their homes are worth. And, while taxes may not be top of mind for these underwater homeowners, there are some helpful advantages afforded to these borrowers via the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act.

March 12, 2013