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Mike Enlow, Internet Marketer
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Homeowners are required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI at the time of property purchase or refinance if the down payment or personal equity on a residence is less than 20% of the purchase price or market value.
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) - Insurance that protects mortgage lenders against default on loans by providing a way for mortgage companies to recoup the costs of foreclosure.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance that protects the lender in case of default, and subsequent foreclosure on the home.
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