How to Calculate Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

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Find the purchase price.. Determine the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.. Determine the terms of the loan.

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1

Find the purchase price.

Step 1

Find the purchase price.

2

Determine the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

Step 2

Determine the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

3

Determine the terms of the loan.

Step 3

Determine the terms of the loan.

4

Determine the mortgage insurance rate.

Step 4

Determine the mortgage insurance rate.

5

Do the math.

Step 5

Do the math.

6

Understand that your mortgage insurance will "fall off" if you build up enough e

Step 6

Understand that your mortgage insurance will "fall off" if you build up enough equity in your home.

7

Know that your credit score will also affect your mortgage insurance.

Step 7

Know that your credit score will also affect your mortgage insurance.

8

Understand that some lenders may waive MI altogether if the buyer agrees to a hi

Step 8

Understand that some lenders may waive MI altogether if the buyer agrees to a higher interest rate.

9

Know the difference between prepaid insurance and monthly insurance.

Step 9

Know the difference between prepaid insurance and monthly insurance.

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