Mortgage Insurance Premiums: How They Work and How to Avoid Them

Insurance, Mortgage

Mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) are required for homebuyers making less than a 20% down payment to protect lenders against default. Types include private mortgage insurance (PMI) for conventional loans and FHA mortgage insurance. Costs vary, and strategies to avoid MIPs include larger down payments, piggyback loans, improving credit scores, and refinancing.

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