It can be called Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP). What is mortgage insurance? If you’re required to carry PMI, we’ll cancel it automatically on the date your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is scheduled to reach 78%.

In most cases, if you pay at least 20% down on your home, you’re not required to carry mortgage insurance. If you are required to carry mortgage insurance, removal of the insurance may occur when the equity in your home reaches a certain percentage.

What is an escrow account? An escrow account is where funds are held to pay property tax and insurance bills on your behalf. If your loan is escrowed, a part of your mortgage payment goes into your escrow account every month. Why did my monthly payment change?

If you put down less than 20% on a conventional loan, you may need to carry private mortgage insurance, also known as PMI. Lenders require PMI as protection against default.

Learn how much insurance you need to cover your home and loan, and which types of insurance are required or optional for your property. Find out how to pay for insurance through your escrow account and what to do if you live in a high-risk area.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) PMI protects the lender against default. It’s generally required when the down payment is less than 20%. It’s usually included as part of the monthly payment, but in some cases you can pay it upfront as a part of closing costs.

It can be called Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP). Removing PMI If you’re required to carry PMI, we’ll cancel it automatically on the date your loan-to-value (LTV) ra...

A verification of mortgage (VOM) is an official statement that verifies your existing loan terms and provides a rating of the payment history, including if the loan was current or delinquent for each month listed. It reflects only the most recent 12 months of your loan, excluding the...

If you’re currently paying PMI (private mortgage insurance), you can remove it if your new loan doesn’t exceed 80% of your home’s value. What are the cons?

Removing PMI If you’re required to carry PMI, we’ll cancel it automatically on the date your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is scheduled to reach 78%. It can be called Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP).