Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is required when a purchaser does not have a 20% down payment on uninsured loans. For most first time home buyers, PMI is just the ticket to get you in a home years sooner, and start building equity. Private MI is cancelable once you've built 20% equity in your home and a track record of on-time payments. This is a fixed-fee, predictable monthly payment that is folded into your mortgage payment. Lenders offer a range of options for Private MI, be sure to consider all options available to you. Private MI premiums are now tax deductible for many borrowers who purchase or refinance a home in 2007. If you already have a down payment Private MI may not be best for you, talk to your lender first!
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