Note: Depending on the type of loan you have, your mortgage insurance may go by different names. It can be called Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP).

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects your loan’s investor (the entity that owns the loan) in case a borrower defaults. Lenders may require private mortgage insurance if your down payment is less than 20% of the loan amount.

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects your loan’s investor (the entity that owns the loan) in case a borrower defaults. Lenders may require private mortgage insurance if your down payment is less than 20% of the loan amount.

While there are a lot on the market, insurance companies must carry at least a B+ rating from A.M. Best to provide coverage on Mr. Cooper accounts. Please contact us if you have questions about whether your preferred insurance providers qualify.

If you put down less than 20% on a conventional loan, you may need to carry private mortgage insurance, also known as PMI. What is mortgage insurance ( PMI / MIP) and how to request removal.

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.

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects your loan’s investor (the entity that owns the loan) in case a borrower defaults. Lenders may require private mortgage insurance if your down payment is less than 20% of the loan amount.

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).

Depending on the type of insurance, you will need enough to cover the lower of either the replacement cost of the property or the remaining principal balance on your loan.

If you put down less than 20% on a conventional loan, you may need to carry private mortgage insurance, also known as PMI. What is mortgage insurance ( PMI / MIP) and how to request removal.