What is PMI Insurance? - Tristar Mortgage Corp.

Private mortgage insurance, also called PMI, is a type of mortgage insurance used with convention loans. Like other kinds of mortgage insurance, PMI protects the lender—not you—if you stop making payments on your loan.

PMI is arranged by the lender and provided by private insurance companies. PMI is usually required when you have a conventional loan and make a down payment of less than 20 percent of the home’s purchase price. If you’re refinancing with a conventional loan and your equity is less than 20 percent of the value of your home, PMI is also usually required.

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