Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an insurance policy required by a lender that a borrower must purchase if the borrower has less than 20 percent or more in down payment when purchasing a home. The lender is in a safe position against default when the lender’s investment is 80 percent or less of the home value. Private mortgage insurance is included in the monthly mortgage payments.
How does the borrower benefit from private mortgage insurance?
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