Is PMI automatically removed?

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The lender or servicer must automatically terminate PMI when your mortgage balance reaches 78 percent of the original purchase price — in other words, when your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio drops to 78 percent. This is provided you are in good standing and haven’t missed any mortgage payments. Oct 25, 2021

Can PMI be removed if home value increases?

Whether you’ll need PMI on the new loan will depend on your home’s current value and the principal balance of the new mortgage. You can likely get rid of PMI if your equity has increased to at least 20% and you don’t use a cash-out refinance. Jul 6, 2021

Does escrow have more than one meaning?

A mortgage escrow is an account for paying your property taxes and insurance premiums after your home sale has closed. Although both types of escrow are related to holding funds, the term “escrow” has multiple meanings. Oct 27, 2021