Posts Tagged ‘Lenders mortgage insurance’

PMI | Private Mortgage Insurance

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, insures the lender against a default. It is required when the borrower is making a cash down payment of less than 20 percent of the purchase price. PMI costs vary from one mortgage insurance firm to another, but premiums usually run about 0.50 percent of the loan amount for the…Read More »

Home Buyers Tip | Veterans

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

U.S. military veterans that are buying a home can usually qualify for some very favorable programs through the VA.  No down payment mortgages are available to those that qualify as are those that do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI).  Buyers that are veterans should contact their local VA office for more details and qualification…Read More »