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What is Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI?

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What is Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI?

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PMI is a type of insurance provided by a private mortgage insurance company that protects us, the lender, in the event that you default on the loan. Mortgage insurance is usually required on a conventional loan when your down payment is less than 20%.

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Private mortgage insurance is insurance that protects your lender in the event that you default on the loan. It is generally required when the amount of your loan exceeds 80% of the value of your property. Theoretically, such a loan has a higher rate of default, and the lender is seeks to minimize their risk.

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