What Is PMI?
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is required on conventional loans where the loan amount is greater than 80% of the property value or purchase price
Borrower-paid mortgage insurance (BPMI) is a pre-determined premium amount added to your monthly mortgage payment
* Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI) allows borrowers to waive the monthly premium amount. The overall monthly payment is typically less than a loan with BPMI, even with a slightly higher interest rate.
* For conventional loans, the PMI may be eliminated once a minimum of 20% equity has been established