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Eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance

Private mortgage insurance protects the mortgage lender or investor against loss if a borrower stops making payments and typically costs the borrower between $25 to $100 a month added to the mortgage payment. PMI is added to loans where the LTV (Loan to Value) ratio is higher then 80%.

Some homeowners pay this insurance for many years after it is no longer needed and could end up paying an extra $5,000 or more in useless insurance premiums.

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No matter when your loan was signed, you can ask to have the PMI canceled once you exceed 20% equity. You might also be able to cancel the PMI if you can show proof that your home has increased in value, but lenders often have a minimum wait time before they will accept such evidence, typically two years.

You will need to call the lender you are making payments to and ask what you will need to get rid of the PMI on the loan. Most lenders will send a package of information to be completed and require an appraisal by a State licensed/certified appraiser of your choice.

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Date updated: 09/02/2008