Monthly Housing Expense


Definition of "Monthly Housing Expense"

Cathy Hunter
  Coldwell Banker

Same as term housing expense. The sum of the monthly mortgage payment,
hazard insurance, property taxes, and homeowner association fees. Housing expense is sometimes
referred to as PITI, standing for principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.


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