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flag Rising home insurance and property taxes now consume over half of monthly mortgage payments for many U.S. homeowners.

flag Increasing home insurance and property tax costs are putting financial pressure on U.S. homeowners. flag Insurance rates have risen due to natural disaster losses and higher repair costs, while property taxes have increased with home values. flag In September, 32% of the average single-family mortgage went to taxes and insurance, a record high since 2014. flag In some areas, at least a quarter of borrowers spend more than half of their monthly mortgage on these expenses. flag Nationally, 9% of single-family mortgages now spend over half on taxes and insurance, up from less than 4% in 2014.

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