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Private mortgage insurance is required for conventional mortgage borrowers whose down payment is less than 20% of the home price. PMI can be removed once you achieve ...

If you plan to take out a mortgage loan, one potential cost you could encounter is private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI is a type of insurance coverage that a mortgage lender may require in order to ...

Project management is a fast-growing profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of project management job listings is expected to grow 7% by 2033 according to BLS — faster ...

PMI protects your lender. You’re required to pay it if you put down less than 20% on a conventional loan or have less than 20% home equity when refinancing. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...