For loans made after July 1999, lenders are required by federal law to automatically cancel Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) when the loan balance falls below 78 percent of your purchase price — not when you achieve 22 percent equity, which will happen much more quickly with rising property values.(Certain "higher risk" loans are excluded.)But you have the right to cancel PMI (for loans made after July 1999) once your equity reaches 20 percent, regardless of the original purchase price.
Keep track of your principal payments.Also keep track of what other homes are selling for in your neighborhood.If your loan is under five years old, chances are you haven't paid down significant principal.
When you think you've reached 20 percent equity in your home, you can begin the process of freeing yourself from PMI payments!You will need to notify your mortgage lender you want to cancel PMI payments and you'll need to submit proof that you have at least 20 percent equity.
You may also qualify to remove your PMI payments through one of our "PMI payment busters" products. Please call us at 610-398-9500 to see if you will qualify for the removal of your PMI.
Consumer Trust Mortgage Corp NMLS #185144 7540 Windsor Drive Suite 103 Allentown, PA 18195
