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.

Some states in high-risk areas—like the Gulf Coast and Hawaii—require this additional insurance separate from your homeowners (hazard) policy. If required, it can be paid through your escrow account.

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.

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.

If you are required to carry mortgage insurance, removal of the insurance may occur when the equity in your home reaches a certain percentage. Note: Depending on the type of loan you have, your mortgage insurance may go by different names. It can be called Private Mortga...

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.

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.

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.