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US Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Monthly Cost & Cancellation Calculator

Calculate your monthly and annual Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) fee on conventional home loans with less than 20% down payment, and see when your loan balance hits the 78% LTV automatic cancellation threshold.

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Calculated ResultPrivate Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Monthly Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Fee

316.67$/mo

Total Annual PMI Cost ($/year)

3,800 $/mo

Principal Paydown Needed to Reach 20% Equity

60,000 $/mo

Detailed Calculation Breakdown

Loan Amount
380,000 $/mo
Down Payment (%)
5 %
Monthly PMI
316.67 $/mo

Calculation Methodology

Loan Amount = Home Price - Down Payment. LTV = (Loan Amount / Home Price) * 100. Annual PMI = Loan Amount * (PMI Rate% / 100). Monthly PMI = Annual PMI / 12.

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

Under the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998, PMI automatically terminates once your principal loan balance reaches 78% of original home purchase value.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Under the federal Homeowners Protection Act, lenders must automatically cancel PMI once your mortgage balance reaches 78% of original property value.
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