Clay Reynolds earns his Enrolled Agent designation from the IRS.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) helps lenders reduce risk when borrowers put down less than 20%. Types include BPMI (monthly payments), LPMI (built into interest rates), and Lump-Sum PMI (paid upfront). PMI can be removed once equity reaches 20% or by refinancing. Though PMI opens doors to homeownership, it’s a cost to the borrower that only protects the lender. Saving a full 20% down can help avoid PMI and save money long-term.

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