09/12/2023
Don’t have the money to put 20 percent down on a house? Keep reading to see if you’ll be stuck paying private mortgage insurance (PMI).
Buyers who put less than 20 percent down on a home might find themselves with a higher-than-expected monthly payment. The extra money, which often takes first-time homebuyers by surprise, is for private mortgage insurance. What is PMI and why does the lender require it? Lender’s risk. When a borro...