For large portion of people looking to buy a home, obtaining a mortgage loan is an essential part of the process. It may come to a surprise to some that in addition to making mortgage payments, it may be necessary to pay a lender an additional monthly fee. LMI is an obligation for many homeowners and one may need to account for this additional expense when becoming a homeowner. Approved home mortgage applicants making a small down payment need to know more about LMI and how it will affect them.
What Is LMI?
LMI, or "lenders mortgage insurance", is a style of insurance offered to mortgage lenders in order to secure the home loan from default. This insurance is paid out to the trustee or lender and in some instances is required upon being
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