What is PMI mortgage insurance?
Quick Answer
PMI is private mortgage insurance — extra monthly cost (typically 0.5–1.5% of loan annually) on conventional loans with less than 20% down. It protects the lender, not you. Automatically removed at 22% equity.
Warren Team
Updated January 25, 2026
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Warren Team
Updated January 25, 2026
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