LOW-DOWN-PAYMENT
Low down payment helps you get into a house sooner, but:
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Your monthly payment will be slightly higher
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You usually have to pay something called PMI (mortgage insurance) until you own about 20% of the home.
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You don’t need to save for years
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You can stop renting sooner
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You start building home equity earlier
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What is PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
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PMI is an extra monthly cost that is added to your mortgage payment when you buy a home with a low down payment (usually less than 20%).
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Why does PMI exist?
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The lender is taking more risk because you are borrowing more money.
PMI is basically insurance for the lender — not for you.
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How long do you pay it?
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You pay PMI only until you own about 20% of the home.
After that:
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PMI is removed
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Your monthly payment goes down
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Example:
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Home: $400,000
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Down Payment: 3%
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PMI might add: $100–$250/mo
But once your loan balance drops or the home value rises enough, PMI goes away.
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Why people still choose low down payment + PMI:
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Because PMI lets them get into a home sooner, instead of waiting years to save $200k+.
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