How can I avoid having to get mortgage insurance on my mortgage? |
Many borrowers who have less than 20% equity in their homes, choose a combination first and second mortgage (referred to as a piggyback mortgage) to avoid mortgage insurance (MI). The most common method of financing without MI is an 80-10-10 (an 80% 1st mortgage, 10% 2nd mortgage with 10% equity). Also available is an 80-15-5 (requiring an 80% 1st mortgage, 15% 2nd mortgage with 5% equity).
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