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What is private mortgage insur...

What is private mortgage insurance and do I need it?

  • November 20, 2017

PMI is a type of private mortgage insurance used with conventional loans. Like other kinds of mortgage insurance, PMI protects the lender if you stop making payments on your loan. PMI is often required when you have a conventional loan and make a down payment of less than 20 percent of the home’s purchase price. If you’re refinancing with a conventional loan and your equity is less than 20 percent of the value of your home, PMI is also usually required.

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