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Do Yourself a Favor; Get Rid Of PMI!
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By Sarah Dinkins

Private Mortgage Insurance

If your borrowed amount to pay for your home exceeded 80% of its appraised value, private mortgage insurance (PMI) payments are likely. PMI payments are neither trivial nor tax-deductible. Depending on your down payment PMI can effectively raise interest rate by 0.32% to 0.93%.

To get rid of PMI, prove to your lender that your mortgage balance is below 80% of your home value. Do everything it takes whether with extra payments to reduce loan balance or a new appraisal in case of rising housing value in your neighborhood. Discuss with your lender ways to eliminate PMI.

Refinancing Can Save You Money Too

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Generally if a percentage point can be cut off the interest rate on mortgage, refinancing is advised. But you also need to consider closing costs and points. Find the easiest ways to achieve that. Even reducing mortgage payment by $100 a month saves you thousands over the years.

Once you succeed in lowering loan-to-value to eliminate PMI, it pays to continue additional payments to principal. It

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