Homebuyer Lingo Explained – PMI

June 16, 2025

Private Mortgage Insurance. PMI is insurance buyers pay if they have a small down payment to protect the bank.
“PMI” is something you’ll hear thrown around a lot when buying a house, but what does it actually mean? We’re breaking it down, plain and simple.
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