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How to drop your Mortgage Insurance
I just dropped MI off my house and I thought it might be helpful for you too.
First, you'll need to determine if your loan is eligible for mortgage insurance removal. Generally, if you have reached at least 20% equity in your home, you're eligible.
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Once you've confirmed your home has roughly 20% equity, you'll need to request a mortgage insurance cancellation. They will review your request and let you know if you meet the criteria or if they need a property review.If everything checks out. Your lender should remove the mortgage insurance requirement, which will result in a decrease in your monthly payments.
However, it's worth noting that some loans, like FHA loans, require mortgage insurance for a specific duration, regardless of your equity. In such cases, you may need to refinance your loan to eliminate the mortgage insurance requirement.
P.S. Can I count on you to call us when any friends, family or coworkers are looking to buy, sell or refinance a home? We'd love to help! You can just text/call me at 480.553.8770.
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