Real Estate

PMI Calculator

Private mortgage insurance cost.

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Results
Monthly PMI
$180.00
Annual PMI
$2,160.00
Months until 80% LTV
95
Total PMI paid
$17,100.00
Loan amount
$360,000.00

Quick answer

PMI usually costs 0.3–1.5% of the loan a year and is removed once the loan falls to 78–80% of the home's value.

Monthly PMI = Loan × Rate ÷ 12

How to use the PMI Calculator

  1. 1Enter the home price and your down payment.
  2. 2Enter the PMI rate quoted by the lender.
  3. 3Add the mortgage rate to project when PMI drops off.

Frequently asked questions

Can PMI be cancelled?

Yes — request cancellation at 80% LTV; it auto-terminates at 78%.

Does FHA MIP work the same?

No, FHA mortgage insurance often lasts the life of the loan.