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Down Payments & PMI

The nuts and bolts of down payments and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

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Ask an Expert: Can I get a mortgage with a low down payment? Q: I've heard that it's possible to buy a house with less than the standard 20 percent down payment. Is this true?
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) Q: I've saved $20,000 toward a home. The home costs $200,000 and I've been told that unless I can come up with a larger down payment, I'll need to take out PMI. What is it and how does it work?
What is private mortgage insurance? With PMI, you can get into the house you want without making a 20 percent down payment.

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Ask an Expert: Can I get a mortgage with a low down payment? Q: I've heard that it's possible to buy a house with less than the standard 20 percent down payment. Is this true?
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) Q: I've saved $20,000 toward a home. The home costs $200,000 and I've been told that unless I can come up with a larger down payment, I'll need to take out PMI. What is it and how does it work?
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Cancellation of private mortgage insurance Federal law may save you hundreds of dollars each year if you qualify to cancel your private mortgage insurance.
What is private mortgage insurance? With PMI, you can get into the house you want without making a 20 percent down payment.

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