06/20/2022
With so many abbreviations in the mortgage industry, it can be difficult to keep track of them all! Luckily, I'm here to help! π€
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PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance
PMI is mainly for conventional loans and can be paid monthly with your mortgage payment. PMI will automatically drop once your LTV (loan to value) reaches 78%!
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MIP - Mortgage Insurance Premium
MIP is an insurance policy used on FHA loans. It can be paid monthly or upfront during closing. Unlike PMI, MIP is not automatically removed. Typically MIP lasts for the life of the loan, unless you refinance.
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