PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE - PMI
A policy by private mortgage issuers to protect lenders against loss if a borrower defaults. Most lenders require PMI for loans with loan-to-value (LTV) percentages in excess of 80%. This allows the borrower to make a smaller down payment of as low as 3%, instead of about 20%, and usually requires an initial premium payment and possibly an additional monthly fee depending on the loan's structure.
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Ratio determining the default risk of a potential homebuyer if he would purchase a home using multiple mortgages. In general, creditors are willing ...
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